Description
Experience the irresistible fusion of tender chicken, vibrant green beans, and fluffy rice in this quick sesame chicken dish, perfect for weeknight family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3 breasts)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 cups cooked rice (white or brown)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare rice according to package instructions; set aside.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add cubed chicken seasoned lightly with salt; cook until golden brown, about 5–7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and ginger; cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add fresh green beans along with soy sauce and honey mixture; cook until beans are bright green yet still crisp, approximately 3–4 minutes.
- Garnish with toasted sesame seeds before serving on a bed of fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 85mg