Sticky Hoisin Honey Chicken with Green Beans and Jasmine Rice

This sticky hoisin honey chicken is the perfect weeknight dinner: sweet, savory and with a kick of heat from Sriracha and fresh ginger. It comes together in just 20 minutes, making it ideal for busy evenings when you want something delicious without spending hours in the kitchen.

Serve it over fluffy jasmine rice with crisp green beans on the side. The combination of hoisin sauce, honey and sesame seeds creates a glossy, flavorful glaze that coats every piece of chicken. Garnish with sliced scallions for a fresh finish.

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Ingredients

6 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

10 ounce Chopped Chicken BreastView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.5 cup Jasmine RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 teaspoon HoneyView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit ScallionsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon SrirachaView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Hoisin SauceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 thumb GingerView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Cook the jasmine rice according to package directions; keep warm.
2. Trim the green beans and cut into 2-inch pieces. Thinly slice the scallions, separating white and green parts. Peel and grate the ginger.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, Sriracha and grated ginger.
4. Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped chicken breast and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
5. In the same skillet, add butter and the white parts of scallions. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add green beans and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp, about 3-4 minutes.
6. Return chicken to the skillet. Pour the hoisin-honey mixture over the chicken and green beans. Stir to coat and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
7. Serve the chicken and green beans over jasmine rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and the green parts of scallions.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes, you can use frozen green beans. Thaw them first and pat dry to avoid excess moisture in the skillet.

Is this recipe gluten-free?

Hoisin sauce typically contains wheat, so check the label for a gluten-free version if needed.

Can I make this dish ahead of time?

This dish is best served fresh, but leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a skillet or microwave.