Description
Savor tender chicken glazed in savory sesame sauce, paired with crisp green beans and fluffy rice—ideal for family dinners or quick weeknight meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts, diced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and cut
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by washing and chopping green beans. Dice chicken into uniform pieces.
- Create the sauce by whisking together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and cornstarch in a bowl; set aside.
- Sauté the chicken by heating sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add green beans to the pan and sauté for an additional 3-4 minutes until they are vibrant and tender.
- Combine everything by pouring the prepared sauce over the chicken and green beans; stir well to coat, then simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice by fluffing cooked rice on plates, spooning sesame chicken on top, and garnishing with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes for enhanced flavor. Substitute green beans with broccoli or snap peas for a delicious twist. For added spice, include crushed red pepper flakes during sautéing.