Delicious Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice
Savor tender sesame chicken paired with crisp green beans and fluffy rice in this quick, flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cook rice according to package instructions.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey (or brown sugar), minced garlic, and sesame oil. Marinate the cubed chicken for at least 15 minutes.
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add a splash of sesame oil. Cook the marinated chicken until golden brown and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until bright green yet crisp.
- In a separate bowl, combine cornstarch with water until smooth. Pour this mixture into the skillet along with rice vinegar; stir continuously until the sauce thickens.
- Serve over fluffy rice and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider incorporating bell peppers or a splash of lime juice. - Substitute chicken with tofu or shrimp for variations. - Ensure your pan is hot before adding ingredients for optimal searing.