
Express Sesame Chicken Skillet with Zucchini and Citrusy Cauliflower Rice
A fast, fragrant skillet of golden chicken, tender zucchini, and cauliflower rice finished with lime and sesame. It’s a complete, flavorful meal ready in under 30 minutes.
Important notice: This recipe is not medical advice. Consult your healthcare professional.
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast (cut in strips finas)
- 300 g zucchini (en medias lunas finas)
- 400 g cauliflower rice (fresh or refrigerado)
- 80 g red onion (en pluma fina)
- 3 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 10 g fresh ginger (grated)
- 45 ml soy sauce (divided)
- 15 ml sesame oil (divided)
- 15 ml olive oil
- 1 unit lime (zest and 30 ml/2 tbsp of juice)
- 10 ml honey
- 12 g sesame seeds (more a poco extra optional for servir)
- 10 g fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1 g red pepper flakes (optional)
- 3 g salt (or to taste)
- 1 g black pepper (freshly ground)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken breast strips with 30 ml (2 tbsp) soy sauce, honey, half of the garlic, half of the ginger, 5 ml (1 tsp) sesame oil, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Let it sit while you prepare the skillet, about 5 minutes.
- 2
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. If you want a temperature reference to keep the finished dish warm, you may preheat the oven to 200°F (95°C).
- 3
Add the olive oil to the hot skillet and cook the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring often, until golden and fully cooked. Transfer to a plate.
- 4
In the same skillet, add the red onion, the remaining garlic, the remaining ginger, and the red pepper flakes. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
- 5
Add the zucchini and cook for 3 minutes, stirring, until tender but still slightly firm.
- 6
Add the cauliflower rice, the remaining 15 ml (1 tbsp) soy sauce, the remaining 10 ml (2 tsp) sesame oil, the lime zest, and the lime juice. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring, until the cauliflower rice is hot and fluffy.
- 7
Return the chicken to the skillet and add the sesame seeds and fresh cilantro. Toss for 1 minute to combine everything and adjust with salt if needed.
- 8
Serve immediately, with extra sesame seeds on top if desired.
Chef tips
For faster browning, pat the chicken lightly dry with paper towels before mixing it with the marinade. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in two batches if needed.
Substitutions
You can swap the chicken for turkey strips. Cilantro can be replaced with scallions. If you do not have lime, use lemon. For a soy-free version, use a gluten-free tamari only if you need to avoid gluten, and a soy-free alternative if you also want to avoid soy.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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