Asian Chicken with Green Beans
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- 2 pounds chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 red pepper
- ½ pound green beans
Sauce:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Zest of two lemons (4 T)
- ⅓ cup lemon juice
- ½ cup honey
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
- ¼ cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch (gluten-free, if needed)
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Directions
- Whisk together all ingredients for the sauce until smooth.
- In a wok or large skillet, heat two teaspoons sesame oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook thoroughly.
- Add the red pepper and the green beans to the chicken. Stir for 2 minutes, allowing the vegetables to soften.
- Add the sauce and continue to cook for 3-5 minutes. The sauce will begin to thicken when it’s ready to serve.
| NUTRITIONAL INFO | PER SERVING |
|---|---|
| Calories | 370 (70 from fat) |
| Total fat | 8g |
| Saturated fat | 1.5g |
| Cholesterol | 110mg |
| Sodium | 740mg |
| Carbohydrate | 38g (2g dietary fiber, 27g sugar) |
| Protein | 36g |
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