Chicken and Veggies with Ginger in Sesame Soy Sauce (Quick, healthy, easy dinner recipe)

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, while liquid aminos offers a lower sodium option.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola is more budget-friendly.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Maple syrup provides a natural sweetness, while sugar is a cost-effective alternative.

cornstarch

🥗Healthier: arrowroot powder

💰Cheaper: flour

Arrowroot is a gluten-free thickener, while flour is a more economical option.

Prepare the onions, garlic, and ginger. Set aside.

Prepare the veggies. Set aside.

Prepare the chicken thighs. Set aside.

Combine the sugar, black pepper, salt, cornstarch, sesame oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, and water. Mix until well combined.

Preheat a pot over medium heat with cooking oil.

Add the chicken into the pot. Cover. Reduce the heat to low-high. Let it cook until the chicken is almost cooked through – about 20 minutes.

Add the sauce to the chicken.

Add the veggies into the pot. Stir.

Add the onions, ginger, and garlic into the pot. Stir. Cover. Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the veggies are fork-tender – about 15 minutes.

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