Healthy Sesame Chicken (Sticky, Easy, Better Than Takeout)

Name: Healthy Sesame Chicken (Sticky, Easy, Better Than Takeout)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: 1/3 cup coconut aminos; 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey); 3 tablespoons water (or broth); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar; 2 teaspoons arrowroot flour (or tapioca); 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger; 1/4-1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste); 2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs (cut into 1" pieces); 1 teaspoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 cup tapioca flour (or arrowroot); 1 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 2 large eggs (whisked); Avocado oil (or light olive oil, for frying); 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (for garnish); 3 scallions (thinly sliced, for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:20min

Sticky, easy healthy sesame chicken made with a simple homemade sauce. This paleo and gluten-free sesame chicken is better than takeout and ready in 30 minutes!

Updated at: Wed, 13 May 2026 00:51:17 GMT