Sesame Chicken and Sesame Green Beans

I don't know about you, but I love Asian flavored food. I love cooking with sesame oil. It has lots of flavor and the aroma gets stronger as it cooks.

Here is my recipe for sesame chicken and sesame green beans. It's a perfect combination that works well with each other.

Sesame Chicken

Serving size: 2

Ingredients:
2 chicken thighs (enough for 2 people)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons & 1 1/2 teaspoons honey
2 tablespoons & 2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon & 1 1/2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
1 tablespoon & 1 1/2 teaspoons minced garlic
salt to taste

Directions:
1. Place all ingredients in gallon storage bag.
2. Marinate for at least a half hour in the refrigerator.
3. Add olive olive to pan.
4. Place chicken in pan on medium heat with a covered lid.
5. Start green beans.
6. Cook until chicken is done.

Sesame Green Beans

Serving size: 2

Ingredients:

1 pound green beans, washed

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 tablespoon sesame oil

1-2 tablespoons soy sauce

1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Heat a large pan or wok over medium heat. 

2. Pour in olive oil and add sliced garlic. Cook for about a minute. 

3. Toss in green beans and sesame oil. Stir the beans to coat with oil. Cook for about 8-10 minutes, until beans are bright green. 

4. Add soy sauce and stir frequently for about 5 minutes. 

5. Stir in toasted sesame seeds.

Place chicken and green beans on a plate and enjoy!