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Healthy Sesame Chicken Dinner

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Indulge in a culinary adventure with this Healthy Sesame Chicken Dinner, combining tender chicken, vibrant vegetables, and a sweet-savory sesame sauce. Perfect for weeknight meals or impressing dinner guests, this dish is quick to prepare, bursting with flavor, and filled with love. With each bite, you’ll savor the essence of an Asian street market while enjoying a healthy meal that pleases every palate.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp pure sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 green onions, sliced thinly
  • 2 cups broccoli florets
  • 1 red bell pepper, sliced
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. Chop chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince garlic. Wash and slice vegetables.
  2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), sesame oil, rice vinegar, water (or broth), and cornstarch; set aside.
  3. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
  4. Stir in garlic, broccoli florets, and red bell pepper; cook until vegetables are tender-crisp (4-5 minutes).
  5. Reduce heat to medium-low; pour sauce over the chicken and veggies. Stir well to coat and simmer until thickened (3-4 minutes).
  6. Serve hot over steamed rice or quinoa; garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Keywords: - Marinate chicken in sesame oil and soy sauce for enhanced flavor. - Customize veggies based on preference or seasonality. - For added spice, include crushed red pepper flakes.

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