Sesame Chicken with Green Beans & Rice
Very easy
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Phoebe

Sesame Chicken with Green Beans & Rice

9 minutesPrep time

12 minutesCook time

428 cal.Per serving

Ingredients for 1

Chicken breast

1

Chicken breast

Green beans (fresh)

100 g

Green beans (fresh)

Brown rice (long grain, cooked)

100 g

Brown rice (long grain, cooked)

Soy sauce

1 tbsp

Soy sauce

Toasted sesame oil

1 tsp

Toasted sesame oil

Sweet chili sauce

1 tbsp

Sweet chili sauce

Corn starch

1 tsp

Corn starch

Green onion (scallions)

optional

1/2

Green onion (scallions)

Utensils

Stovetop, Frying pan, Pot (small)

recipe

  • Step 1
    Slice the chicken into pieces.
  • Step 2
    Season the chicken with salt & pepper. Sprinkle all over with corn starch.
  • Step 3
    Prepare the sesame sauce. In a small bowl, combine : the soy sauce, sesame oil & sweet chili sauce.
  • Step 4
    In a pot of salted boiling water, cook the green beans for 10-12 min (4-5 min if using frozen green beans). Once cooked through, drain them & keep warm.
  • Step 5
    Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a pan, over medium heat. Add the chicken & sear for 4-5 min, stirring, until lightly golden & crisp.
  • Step 6
    Add the sesame sauce into the pan & toss to evenly coat. Leave to simmer for another 2-3 min for the sauce to thicken & lightly caramelise.
  • Step 7
    Meanwhile, prepare the rice according to package instructions.
  • Step 8
    If you have some, wash & finely slice the scallions.
  • Step 9
    Serve the sesame chicken in a plate with the fluffy rice & green beans. Garnish with the sliced scallions (optional) & re-season to taste. Enjoy !