Crispy Sesame Chicken with Garlic Green Beans and Rice

Get ready for a dinner that’s big on flavor and light on effort. This crispy sesame chicken features a crunchy panko and sesame seed crust, baked to golden perfection over tender garlic green beans. Served with fluffy microwavable rice and a drizzle of spicy mayo, it’s a complete meal that comes together in no time.

With just 5 minutes of prep, you can have a restaurant-quality dish on the table. The chicken stays juicy while the topping gets irresistibly crunchy and the green beans soak up all the garlicky goodness. It’s the perfect weeknight dinner that feels special without the fuss.

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Ingredients

1 unit Microwavable RiceView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

8 ounce Green BeansView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 unit Oven-Ready TrayView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

4 tablespoon Spicy MayoView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon Sesame SeedsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

2 tablespoon MayonnaiseView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

0.25 cup Panko BreadcrumbsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

12 ounce Organic Chicken CutletsView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon Garlic PowderView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) ButterView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) SaltView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

teaspoon (tsp) Black PepperView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 teaspoon (tsp) Cooking OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

1 tablespoon (tbsp) Olive OilView ingredient guideLike ingredientDislike ingredient

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F with rack in middle. Wash and dry produce. Trim green beans if needed.
2. In one oven-ready tray, toss green beans with a drizzle of cooking oil, half the garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
3. In a small bowl, combine panko, sesame seeds, 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
4. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Season all over with remaining garlic powder, salt and pepper. Place in the second oven-ready tray.
5. Brush tops of chicken with mayonnaise. Press panko mixture firmly onto tops (not undersides).
6. Roast both trays side by side on middle rack until green beans are tender and chicken is cooked through, 20-25 minutes.
7. When chicken has 5 minutes left, place rice in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Add 3 tablespoons water. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and microwave 1½-2 minutes until tender.
8. Fluff rice with a fork. Stir in 1 tablespoon butter. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
9. Divide chicken, green beans and rice among plates. Top chicken with spicy mayo and serve.

Recipe Tips

FAQ

Can I use regular chicken breasts instead of cutlets?

Yes, but you may need to pound them to an even thickness for even cooking. Adjust baking time as needed.

What can I substitute for spicy mayo?

Mix 2 tablespoons mayonnaise with 1 teaspoon sriracha or hot sauce to make your own spicy mayo.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Fresh green beans work best for roasting, but frozen can be used. Thaw and pat dry before tossing with oil and seasoning.