Sesame Chicken

with Green Beans and Shiitake Mushrooms
a skillet full of chicken, 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 12-inch strips
  • 4 cups green beans, ends trimmed
  • 3 cups shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and sliced into 14-inch-thick slices
  • Cooked brown rice (optional)

Equipment

  • Wok (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 12 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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