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Easy Paleo Honey Sesame Chicken Recipe

This 30-minute, easy sesame chicken recipe is actually paleo sesame chicken, but it tastes just like takeout Chinese honey sesame chicken! Learn how to make sesame chicken that's both healthy and delicious.

Instructions

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Author Maya Krampf from WickedSpatula.com

Ingredients

Paleo Battered Chicken

  • 1 large Egg
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper
  • 1.5 lbs Boneless skinless chicken breast
  • 3 tablespoons Coconut oil (for frying)
  • 2 cups Broccoli

Sesame Chicken Sauce

  • 1/3 cup Coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3 tablespoons White wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons Water
  • 1.5 tablespoons Arrowroot powder
  • 1 tablespoon Toasted sesame oil
  • 1 2-inch piece Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1/4 cup Sesame seeds
  • 1/2 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 teaspoon Sea salt
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  1. Cut the chicken into small bite size pieces. In a large bowl whisk the egg, 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder, salt, and white pepper together until smooth. Toss in the chicken and toss to coat.

  2. In a small bowl whisk all of the sauce ingredients together until no clumps of arrowroot remain.

  3. Heat about 3 tablespoons of coconut oil in a large skillet (I use my wok) over medium-high heat.

  4. Working in batches fry the chicken 2 minutes per side until golden and crisp and almost cooked through.

  5. When you only have a few pieces of chicken left just add the entire rest of the mixture, egg and all into the oil making sure you nudge the chicken pieces away from each other so they don't stick together.

  6. Once all chicken is cooked add the other chicken back to the skillet and add in the broccoli. (If using frozen be sure to thaw them quickly under warm water so the moisture doesn't ruin the chicken)

  7. Toss the broccoli and the chicken for a few minutes to crisp up. Pour in the sauce and toss. It should instantly become thick and glossy. Turn off the heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions.

Recipe Notes

Serving size: 1 cup chicken + 1/2 cup broccoli (1/4 of entire recipe)

Nutrition Information Per Serving

Calories: 439 | Fat: 23g | Total Carbs: 21g | Net Carbs: 20g | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Protein: 35g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy, sourced from the USDA Food Database. Net carb count excludes both fiber and sugar alcohols (though the latter are rarely seen on this site), because these do not affect blood sugar in most people. We try to be accurate, but feel free to make your own calculations.

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