Gluten-Free Honey Sesame Chicken

This gluten-free honey sesame chicken is a gut-friendly, naturally sweetened version of the takeout classic.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Course Dinner

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories 372 kcal

Equipment

1 Large Pan
1 Medium Mixing Bowl

Ingredients

For the Chicken:

2 chicken, breast (skinless and boneless, cut into bite-sized pieces)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon arrowroot powder
½ teaspoon sea salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper, ground

For the Honey Sesame Sauce:

⅓ cup honey, raw
¼ cup tamari, gluten-free (or coconut aminos)
2 tablespoons vinegar, rice wine
½ cup orange, juice (from about 2 oranges)
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (plus more for garnish)
1 teaspoon ginger, fresh (grated)
2 cloves garlic, fresh (minced)
1 teaspoon arrowroot powder (mixed with 1 tablespoon water)

Optional Toppings:

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a slight kick)
2 onions, green (sliced, for garnish)

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Instructions

Step 1: Coat & Cook the Chicken
In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with arrowroot powder, salt, and pepper until lightly coated.
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove from pan and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Honey Sesame Sauce
In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, sautéing for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Pour in the honey, tamari, rice wine vinegar, orange juice, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well.
Bring to a gentle simmer for 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
Stir in the arrowroot slurry and let the sauce thicken for about 1-2 minutes.
Mix in the sesame seeds, stirring well.
Step 3: Combine & Serve
Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing to coat evenly in the sauce.
Cook for 1-2 more minutes, then remove from heat.
Garnish with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 ServingCalories: 372kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 29gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 1170mgPotassium: 366mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 178IUVitamin C: 17mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

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