Description
Indulge in a vibrant blend of tender chicken, crisp green beans, and fluffy rice, all enveloped in a savory sesame glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 lb), diced
- 2 cups jasmine or basmati rice
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Rinse the rice under cold water until clear. Combine with 2 cups water in a pot; bring to a boil. Cover tightly and simmer on low for 15 minutes.
- While rice cooks, heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden and fully cooked (6-8 minutes).
- In the last minute of cooking chicken, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Then add green beans; cook until bright green yet crisp (about 3-4 minutes).
- For the sauce, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, and cornstarch mixture. Pour into the skillet while stirring until thickened (2-3 minutes).
- Serve immediately over fluffy rice, garnished with toasted sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approx. 400g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 74g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: - Swap green beans for broccoli or snap peas for a different flavor. - To add heat, incorporate crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha into the sauce.