Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans

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Sweet-salty hoisin sauce and nutty sesame team up in this easy meal that's cooked on one baking sheet. Serve this sesame chicken with brown rice and sliced cucumbers, drizzled with sesame oil and rice vinegar.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on September 19, 2023

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Prep Time:

25 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

35 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Low-Carb Diabetes-Friendly Nut-Free Dairy-Free Heart-Healthy High-Protein Egg-Free

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Ingredients

4 medium bone-in chicken thighs (about 5 oz. each), skin removed
4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil or canola oil, divided
¾ teaspoon garlic powder, divided
¼ teaspoon salt, divided
12 ounces green beans, trimmed
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted (see Tip)
1 medium scallion, chopped

Directions

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Place chicken on a large rimmed baking sheet. Brush with 1 tsp. oil and sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. garlic powder and 1/8 tsp. salt. Roast for 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, toss green beans with the remaining 3 tsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. garlic powder, and 1/8 tsp. salt in a large bowl.
After the chicken has roasted for 15 minutes, add the beans to the baking sheet in an even layer around the chicken. Brush hoisin sauce over the chicken. Return to the oven and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken without touching the bone registers 165 degrees F and the beans are tender and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes more.
Combine sesame seeds and scallion in a small bowl. Toss half of the sesame seed mixture with the beans and sprinkle the remaining sesame seed mixture over the chicken.

Tips

Tip: Toasting sesame seeds enhances their naturally nutty flavor. You can buy toasted sesame seeds in the spice aisle or toast raw seeds yourself. To toast the seeds, cook in a small dry skillet over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.

Originally appeared: Diabetic Living Magazine, Summer 2020

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

257	Calories
13g	Fat
12g	Carbs
23g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size 1 chicken thigh + 1/2 cup green beans
Calories 257
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 12g	4%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 23g	46%
Total Fat 13g	17%
Saturated Fat 3g	15%
Cholesterol 108mg	36%
Sodium 434mg	19%
Potassium 429mg	9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Easy Sesame Chicken with Green Beans

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