Description
Indulge in the flavors of Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice, a delightful dish that balances tender, glazed chicken, crisp green beans, and fluffy jasmine rice. This recipe is not only quick to prepare but also customizable to suit your taste preferences. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, each bite offers a harmonious blend of sweet and savory notes that will leave you craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until clear.
- In a pot, combine rinsed rice with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. Cover and cook for about 15 minutes until water is absorbed.
- While rice cooks, heat sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then add to the skillet. Cook for about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and minced garlic. Pour over cooked chicken in the skillet and let simmer for 5 minutes until sauce thickens.
- Add green beans during the last couple of minutes of cooking until heated through but still vibrant.
- Fluff rice with a fork and serve topped with sesame chicken and green beans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 62g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 105mg