Description
Sesame chicken green bean stir fry delights home cooks with its quick and flavorful Asian-inspired meal. Crisp green beans and tender chicken create a perfect balance of textures and flavors you can enjoy in less than half an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
Sauce:
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1/3 cup (80 milliliters) water
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) coconut sugar or brown sugar (or 1 tablespoon honey)
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame seeds (or tahini)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) red pepper flakes
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) arrowroot starch (or cornstarch)
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) lean ground chicken (or turkey)
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 milliliters) garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetables:
- 1/2 tablespoon (7.5 milliliters) toasted sesame oil
- 12 ounces (340 grams) fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 large carrots, thinly sliced
- 1 white onion, chopped
- 1 red bell pepper, chopped
Garnish:
- 1/2 cup (120
Instructions
- Prepare the flavor-packed sauce by whisking soy sauce, water, minced garlic, coconut sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, grated ginger, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and arrowroot starch in a medium bowl until smooth. Set mixture aside for later.
- Heat half a tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add ground chicken seasoned with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook for 5-6 minutes, continuously breaking up the meat until fully cooked and no longer pink. Transfer chicken to a separate bowl.
- In the same skillet, add remaining sesame oil and sauté diced onions and sliced carrots for 2-3 minutes until they begin to soften. Introduce green beans and bell peppers, continuing to cook for 5-6 minutes until vegetables reach a tender-crisp texture.
- Reintroduce the cooked chicken to the vegetable mixture in the skillet. Pour the prepared sauce over the contents, reducing heat to low. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the ingredients evenly.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped cashews, additional sesame seeds, and thinly sliced scallions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Customize Heat Levels Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness, making the dish mild or fiery based on personal preference.
- Protein Swaps Ground chicken can easily be replaced with tofu, turkey, or shrimp for varied protein options.
- Vegetable Flexibility Feel free to substitute green beans with broccoli, snap peas, or asparagus for different textures and flavors.
- Quick Sauce Thickening If sauce doesn’t thicken quickly, mix a small amount of additional arrowroot starch with cold water before adding to create faster consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg