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Coumadin® (Warfarin)
This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

Lactose
This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

Sodium
This is a low sodium recipe.

GERD / Acid Reflux
This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

Gluten Sensitivity
This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten. Use gluten-free tamari sauce in this dish.

 

"We are living in a world today where lemonade is made from artificial flavors and furniture polish is made from real lemons."
-Alfred E Neuman, Sage

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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.


 

Quickie Lemon Sesame Chicken with Green Beans

Servings: 4 | Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with green beans and sauce

Cooking Time: 30 Minutes

This recipe can be multiplied by 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.

This recipe does not make very good leftovers. Cooking time does not include marinating time.

Serve with Jasmine Rice or Savory Lemon Rice or Savory Lemon Rice - Low Sodium Version or Jasmine Rice - Low Sodium Version or Brown Rice

4 4 ounce boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce or gluten-free tamari sauce
2 Tbsp sesame oil (divided)
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 lb young green beans
1/8 tsp red pepper flakes (if desired)
1/8 tsp kosher salt
2 tsp sesame seeds

Rinse the chicken breasts and pat dry. Cut into cubes about one inch in size.

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.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size: 4 ounces chicken with green beans and sauce

Servings: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories 182 Calories from Fat 43
% Daily Value
Total Fat 5g 8%
    Saturated Fat 1g 4%
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 369mg 15%
Total Carbohydrates 8g 2%
    Dietary Fiber 2g 10%
    Sugars 1g
Protein 28g
Vitamin A 12% Vitamin C 22%
Calcium 6% Iron 11%
Vitamin K 9 mcg Potassium 447 mg
Magnesium 57 mg