This Sesame Chicken is a healthy spin on the classic take out dish that you can make in just 30 minutes, This is an easy to make meal that is perfect for weeknight dinner and sure to be a hit with the whole family.
1.5lbschicken thighs or breastscut into small pieces
1tspbaking soda
1tbspapple cider vinegar
1tbspcoconut aminos(or tamari/soy sauce)
1tbspsesame oil
2tbspchopped ginger
2clovesgarlicfinely chopped
3tbsphoney*
3tbspcoconut aminos(or tamari/soy sauce)
3tbspapple cider vinegar
2tbsptomato paste
1cupchicken stock
1/2tspchili flakes
3/4 cuparrowroot starch(or cornstarch)
3tbspavocado oil
2tbspsesame seeds
2tbspchopped scallions
Instructions
In a bowl whisk together the coconut aminos, baking soda and apple cider vinegar and then add in the chunks of chicken and stir to ensure that they are all well coated in the liquid. Leave to rest for a few minutes while you prepare the sauce.
In a bowl whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, coconut aminos, tomato paste, chili flakes and chicken stock.
Heat the sesame oil in a pan on medium high heat. Add in the chopped ginger and garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Pour the sauce in, increase the heat to high and leave the sauce to simmer for 10 minutes until it has reduce by half and thickened.
While the sauce is simmering, finish making the chicken. Add the arrowroot starch to a shallow bowl. Dredge the chicken pieces in the arrowroot starch so that they are all well coated.
Heat the avocado oil in a large skillet or wok on medium high heat. Working in batches add in the chicken (making sure not to overcrowd the pan) and cook for approximately 3 minutes per side until golden in colour. Once cooked set the chicken naside on a plate and continue cooking the remaining chicken adding more oil if needed.
Once the chicken is all cooked, add it to the pan with the sauce, sprinkle with the sesame seeds and toss to ensure the chicken is all well coated. Garnish with chopped scallions before serving.
Notes
*For Whole30: Use 4 medjool dates in place of the honey. Place all of the sauce ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth before adding to the pan.