Sesame Chicken
with Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms
Prep Time
40 minutes
Number of Servings
Serves 6
Ingredients
  • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
  • 4 Tbsp sesame seeds, divided
  • 1 tsp chili paste
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch 
  • 2 Tbsp oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1 Tbsp fresh minced ginger root
  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, sliced into [q:1/2]-inch strips
  • 4 cups green beans, ends trimmed
  • 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced into [q:1/4]-inch-thick slices
  • Cooked brown rice (optional)
Directions
  1. Whisk broth, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, 1 tablespoon of the sesame seeds, the chili paste, and cornstarch together in a bowl. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Add garlic and ginger and sauté for 1 minute. Add chicken and sauté for 4 minutes. Add green beans and sauté for 8 minutes. Add mushrooms and sauté for 3 minutes.
  3. Add broth mixture. Increase heat to high and cook until sauce is thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
  4. Garnish with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Serve alongside brown rice, if desired.
Nutrition Info
With [q:1/2] cup brown rice: 602 Calories, 28 g Protein, 55 mg Cholesterol, 89 g Carbohydrates, 7 g Total sugars (4 g Added sugars), 7 g Fiber, 15 g Total fat (2 g sat), 230 mg Sodium, [nutrition:5] Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, [nutrition:4] Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Magnesium, [nutrition:3] Zinc, [nutrition:2] Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, [nutrition:1] Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Potassium