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Sesame Chicken (One Pan)

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Ingredients
  

  • 1 tsp avocado oil
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 3 chicken breasts
  • 1/4 tsp xanthan gum
  • 1 ½ tsp water
  • ¼ cup light alternative brown sugar swerve
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos
  • 2 tsp sugar free barbecue sauce
  • 2 tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp Chinese 5 Spice
  • Squeeze half lime tablespoon
  • 5 cups of broccoli
  • Garnish with sesame seeds

Instructions
 

  • Cut chicken up into 1 inch cubes and cook in sesame oil and avocado oil. Cook on medium to high heat for about 5 minutes until nearly cooked through. Set aside on a cool burner.
  • While the chicken cooks, mix in a bowl: xanthan gum and water- stir and set slurry to the side.
  • In another small saucepan add the brown sugar, coconut aminos, barbecue sauce, Chinese 5 spice, ginger and lime juice and combine on low to medium heat on a gentle simmer for 2 minutes.
  • Add the slurry to the small saucepan and mix together with a whisk for 3 – 4 minutes or until thickened.
  • Add broccoli to the pan with the chicken and pour your sauce over and cook for 5-8 more minutes on medium heat.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and serve.