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Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice

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  • Author: Pamela
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Yield: Serves about 4
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Sautéing
  • Cuisine: Asian

Description

Savor the comforting flavors of Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice, a delightful dish that combines crispy chicken in a sweet and savory sesame sauce with vibrant green beans and fluffy rice. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees smiles around the table.


Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 500g)
  • 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
  • 200g fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 cup jasmine rice (185g)
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60ml)
  • 2 tbsp honey (30g)
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil (15ml)
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar (15ml)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil for sautéing

Instructions

  1. Prepare the ingredients: Wash green beans and trim their ends. Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  2. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and rice vinegar. Add chicken pieces and stir until coated. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  3. Cook the rice: In a pot over medium heat, combine jasmine rice with 2 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  4. Sauté the green beans: In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sauté green beans for about 5 minutes until tender but crisp.
  5. Cook the chicken: In another skillet over medium-high heat, add oil and cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 8 minutes.
  6. Combine everything: Mix chicken with rice and green beans in one skillet. Drizzle with any remaining sauce before serving.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
  • Calories: 550
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 780mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 70g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg