Sesame Chicken
with Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms
By The Taste for Life Test Kitchen
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 1⁄2-inch strips
- 4 cups green beans, ends trimmed
- 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced into 1⁄4-inch-thick slices
- Cooked brown rice (optional)
Directions
- 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.
- 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.
- Add broth mixture. Increase heat to high and cook until sauce is thickened, about 2 to 3 minutes.
- Garnish with the remaining 3 tablespoons of sesame seeds. Serve alongside brown rice, if desired.
Nutrition Info
With 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, ★★★★★ Vitamin B3 (niacin), Vitamin B6, Phosphorus, ★★★★ Vitamin B1 (thiamine), Magnesium, ★★★ Zinc, ★★ Vitamin B2 (riboflavin), Iron, ★ Vitamin C, Calcium, Folate, Potassium
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