Description
Savor the delightful flavors of tender sesame chicken paired with vibrant green beans and fluffy rice. This easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup jasmine or basmati rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- Rinse rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups of water in a pot; bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and cook diced chicken for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and grated ginger; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and sesame oil in a bowl. Pour over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Add green beans to the skillet and cook for another 4-5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Finish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving alongside rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg