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Sesame Chicken With Green Beans And Rice

This delicious sesame chicken is paired with crisp green beans and fluffy rice, making it a perfect weeknight meal that's both satisfying and flavorful.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ginger powder
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish
For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound fresh green beans trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
For the Rice
  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 2 cups water for cooking rice
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Method
 

Prepare the Rice
  1. Rinse the jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the rinsed rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil.
  3. Once boiling, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes or until the water is absorbed.
  4. Remove from heat and let sit covered for an additional 5 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, cornstarch, garlic powder, and ginger powder. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cooked through and golden brown.
Sauté the Green Beans
  1. In another skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  2. Add the trimmed green beans, salt, and pepper. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes until tender-crisp.
Combine and Serve
  1. Once the chicken is cooked, sprinkle sesame seeds over the top.
  2. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve it on plates.
  3. Top the rice with the sesame chicken and green beans. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 10g

Notes

Feel free to add additional vegetables like bell peppers or carrots for extra flavor and nutrition.

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