Name: Healthy Sesame Chicken with Rice and Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Ingredients: 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil, divided; 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed; Salt and black pepper to taste; ½ cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free); 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup; 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 inch fresh ginger, grated; 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp cold water (slurry); 1 tbsp sesame seeds, plus more for garnish; Cooked brown rice or white rice, for serving; Optional: sliced green onions, for garnish

👩‍🍳 Instructions

1
Pat chicken pieces dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt and pepper. Trim green beans.
2
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey (or maple syrup), rice vinegar, toasted sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and 1 tbsp sesame seeds. Set aside.
3
Heat ½ tbsp olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add green beans and sauté for 5-7 minutes, until bright green and tender-crisp with some char. Remove from skillet and set aside.
4
Add the remaining ½ tbsp olive oil to the same skillet. Increase heat to high. Add chicken pieces in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Cook for 3-4 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Cook in batches if necessary.
5
Once chicken is cooked, give the prepared sauce another whisk. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer. Add the cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
6
Return the cooked green beans to the skillet with the glazed chicken. Toss gently to combine and coat the beans in the sauce. Cook for another minute or two to heat the beans through.
7
Serve your healthy sesame chicken immediately over a bed of fluffy brown or white rice. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

💡 Notes

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. You can substitute other vegetables like broccoli or snap peas for the green beans. For meal prep, store the chicken and green beans separately from the rice to maintain texture.

The Ultimate Weeknight Winner: Healthy Sesame Chicken with Fluffy Rice and Crisp Green Beans

Healthy Sesame Chicken with Rice and Green Beans

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