Description
Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice is a delightful stir-fry that combines tender chicken pieces coated in a savory sesame glaze, vibrant green beans, and fluffy rice. This easy-to-make dish is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, offering a delicious balance of flavors and textures that your family and friends will love. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can enjoy a satisfying meal that’s not only flavorful but also nutritious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup white rice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and rinse the green beans.
- Cook the rice: In a pot, bring water to boil, add rice, cover, and reduce heat to simmer for about 15-20 minutes until cooked.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chicken pieces and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Make the sauce: Mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and rice vinegar in a bowl. Pour over cooked chicken in the skillet.
- Add green beans: Stir in the green beans with the chicken and sauce for about 5 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Serve: Fluff rice with a fork, plate it up, and top with the sesame chicken and green bean mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg