Quickie Lemon Sesame Chicken with Green Beans
Servings
4Serving size
4 ounces chicken with green beans and sauceThis recipe can be multiplied but does not make very good leftovers. Cooking time does not include marinating time.
Serve with Brown Rice or Brown Rice with Parsley or Jasmine Rice or Savory Lemon Rice
Ingredients
| 16 ounces Boneless, skinless chicken breast (4 4-ounce filets) |
| 3 Tbsp. Low sodium soy sauce (or gluten-free tamari sauce) |
| 2 Tbsp. Sesame oil (divided) |
| 1 clove Garlic, raw (minced) |
| 1/4 cup Lemon juice |
| 8 ounces Green beans (tender green beans) |
| 1/8 tsp. Red Pepper Flakes (if desired) |
| 1/8 tsp. Salt |
| 2 tsp.. Sesame seeds |
Instructions
Whisk together the soy sauce, 1 teaspoon of the sesame oil, lemon juice, and garlic together in a small bowl. Place the chicken and half of the marinade in a zipper bag and let marinate for at least one hour. Retain the other half of the marinade.
Heat a wok to medium high and cook the chicken for approximately 5 minutes, or until done, stirring constantly. Remove the chicken from the wok and set aside.
Quickly wipe the wok clean and add the remaining 1 tsp. of sesame oil, the kosher salt, and stir fry the green beans until crisp tender, about 4 minutes.
Add red pepper flakes, the remainder of the marinade, and return the chicken to the wok, stir well and add the sesame seeds.
Serve this recipe with one of these starch side dishes.
Brown Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for 40-45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount of…
Brown Rice with Parsley
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the brown rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 45 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Jasmine Rice
In a medium sauce pan, heat the water and salt. When the water boils, stir in the jasmine rice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 20-30 minutes. Do not boil away all of the liquid and do not stir the rice. When a very small amount…
Savory Lemon Rice
Place a medium sauce pan over high heat. Add the water, chicken stock and salt. Place the whole clove of garlic in the water. When the liquid boils, stir in the brown rice, lemon zest and lemon juice. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, partially covered, for about 25 –…
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Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.
Recipe Notes
Young green beans work best with this dish. If you find yourself with some more mature beans, however, steam them for 2 or 3 minutes prior to stir frying so they won’t toughen up.