Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry

This is one of my favorite dinner recipes. It is quick and easy and everyone loves it.

For the sauce

1/3 cup soy sauce

1/3 cup water

2 garlic cloves minced

2 tbsps brown sugar

1 tbsp sesame oil

1 tbsp rice vinegar

1 tbsp fresh grated ginger

1 tbsp sesame seeds

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1 tsp cornstarch

For the chicken

1/2 tbsp sesame oil

1-2 chicken breasts

1/2 tsp garlic powder

salt and pepper

For the veggies

1/2 tbsp sesame oil

2 carrots sliced

1/2 onion chopped

1 red bell pepper chopped

12 ozts green beans ends removed and cut in halves or thirds

Cashews for topping

-Mix together sauce ingredients and set aside. Note if you do not like spicy foods I would cut the pepper flakes back to a quarter or half a teaspoon

-Add 1/2 tbsp sesame oil to large plan and turn on over medium heat. Because I cook with cast iron I also add some butter to ensure my food does not stick.

-Once pan is warmed add chicken and season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until done and remove and set aside.

-In same pan add 1/2 tbsp sesame oil. Add onions and carrots and cook 4 minutes. Than add green beans and bell peppers and cook 8 minutes.

-Add chicken back to pot.

-Turn heat to low and add in sauce. Cook for 4 minutes.

-While my sauce is thickening I put my cashews in another pan and lightly toast them. You can also do this by putting them in the oven.

-Serve over white rice. You could also serve over fried rice however I find that white rice is a better compliment to this dish.