Description
Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice is a deliciously satisfying dish that combines tender chicken, vibrant green beans, and fluffy rice, all coated in a savory sesame sauce. Perfect for family dinners or special occasions, this recipe is both easy to prepare and customizable, allowing you to impress your guests or enjoy a comforting meal any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup long-grain white rice
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Trim green beans and cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Cook the rice: In a pot, combine 1 cup rinsed white rice with 2 cups water; bring to a boil, cover, and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- Make the sauce: Whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil in a bowl.
- Sauté the chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add chicken and cook until golden brown (6-8 minutes).
- Add green beans: Toss in the green beans and sauce; stir-fry everything together for another five minutes until beans are tender but still crisp.
- Serve: Fluff cooked rice with a fork and serve topped with the chicken mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 375g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg