Description
Sesame Chicken with Green Beans and Rice is a delightful comfort dish that combines tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory sesame sauce with vibrant green beans and fluffy jasmine rice. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special gatherings, ensuring everyone leaves the table satisfied. With its irresistible flavors and simple preparation, it’s bound to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 1 cup jasmine rice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp sesame seeds
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; place them in the baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until combined; pour over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- While the chicken bakes, cook jasmine rice according to package instructions. Stir-fry green beans in a skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes until bright green.
- Serve chicken over rice topped with sautéed green beans and garnish with sesame seeds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 660mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 72g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 70mg