Description
A delicious and healthy Low-Carb Sesame Chicken with Arrowroot Glaze recipe that is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free)
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot powder
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Heat the sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add the minced garlic and ginger. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, arrowroot powder, chicken broth, and rice vinegar until smooth.
- Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat in the glaze. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes to heat through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For added crunch, toss in some steamed broccoli or snap peas during the last few minutes of cooking.
- To make it spicy, add a teaspoon of red pepper flakes or a dash of sriracha to the sauce mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Low-Carb Sesame Chicken with Arrowroot Glaze