Name: Honey-Sesame Chicken With Ginger (Gluten-Free)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: Sesame oil (or avocado oil); 1 lb. chicken thighs (boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks); 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper; 1 Tbsp. minced garlic; 1 Tbsp. minced ginger; Dash sea salt; 1 cup King Arthur Gluten-Free Pancake Mix; 2 organic pasture-raised eggs; 1/2 cup cold water; 1/4 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos; 1/4 cup Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar; 1/2 cup PRI Manuka Honey; 1 Tbsp. King Arthur Pancake Mix; 1/3 cup water; 2 tsp. toasted sesame oil; Green onions (chopped); 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds

In this better-for-you version of sesame chicken, the balanced sweet and savory flavors come alive in a coating of tangy sauce. A light tempura batter comes together with a clever mix of gluten-free pancake mix and eggs (no cornstarch here). The sweetness in the sauce comes from a high-grade manuka honey instead of refined sugar. Prep and cook time clock in at 30 minutes for piping hot, beautifully seasoned Asian-style chicken that you’ll feel good about eating.

Honey Sesame Chicken with Ginger on Oval Platter

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Honey-Sesame Chicken With Ginger (Gluten-Free)

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 5

Calories 481 kcal

Author Liana Werner-Gray

Ingredients

Sesame oil or avocado oil
1 lb. chicken thighs boneless and skinless, cut into 1-inch chunks
1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1 Tbsp. minced ginger
Dash sea salt

Tempura batter

1 cup King Arthur Gluten-Free Pancake Mix
2 organic pasture-raised eggs
1/2 cup cold water

Sesame sauce

1/4 cup Bragg Liquid Aminos
1/4 cup Bragg Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup PRI Manuka Honey
1 Tbsp. King Arthur Pancake Mix
1/3 cup water
2 tsp. toasted sesame oil

Garnish

Green onions chopped
1 Tbsp. sesame seeds

Instructions

In mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients for batter.
Add chicken pieces to batter and stir to coat.
In bowl, add all sauce ingredients and stir until well combined.
In large wok or frying pan, heat 1-inch oil until hot. Carefully add chicken in batches, frying until golden-brown, about 3 minutes per side.
In separate frying pan over medium-high heat, heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil, add garlic, ginger, salt and red pepper flakes and stir fry 30 seconds. Stir in sauce until well combined and hot. Add chicken and coat quickly.
Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes: Serve with steamed broccoli or green beans and rice if desired.

Recipe Notes

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Nutrition Facts

Honey-Sesame Chicken With Ginger (Gluten-Free)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Fat 24g37%

Saturated Fat 6g30%

Trans Fat 0.1g

Polyunsaturated Fat 6g

Monounsaturated Fat 9g

Cholesterol 190mg63%

Sodium 363mg15%

Potassium 372mg11%

Carbohydrates 45g15%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 28g31%

Protein 22g44%

Vitamin A 438IU9%

Vitamin C 1mg1%

Calcium 165mg17%

Iron 2mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.