high protein Sesame ground chicken with green beans
A fast and flavorful skillet dinner made with lean ground chicken, crisp-tender green beans, and a glossy sesame sauce. It is high in protein, easy enough for weeknights, and delicious served on its own, over rice, or in lettuce wraps.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound lean ground chicken
- 12 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
- 3 green onions, thinly sliced
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat for 1 to 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- Add the avocado oil to the skillet. Add the green beans and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until bright green and slightly tender. Transfer to a plate.
- Add the ground chicken to the same skillet. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until cooked through and lightly golden.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Return the green beans to the skillet and pour in the prepared sauce. Stir well and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and beans.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the sesame seeds and sliced green onions.
- Serve warm on its own, over rice, or in lettuce wraps.
Notes
- Whisk the sauce again right before adding it because the cornstarch can settle.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free version.
- Fresh green beans give the best texture, but frozen can be used if cooked briefly.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.