Orange-Glazed Chicken and Green Bean Lunch Plate

The green beans are roasted until they are tender but still crisp, while the chicken is glazed with a sweet and slightly spicy orange sauce. The celery adds a refreshing crunch, and the sesame seeds and green onions provide an extra burst of flavor. This dish is easy to customize to your liking, so feel free to add or omit ingredients as you see fit. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch to fuel you through the day or a tasty meal to share with friends and family, this recipe is sure to satisfy.

This recipe is a delicious and colorful way to enjoy a protein-packed lunch.

Ingredients

• 1 pound green beans, trimmed
• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced on the diagonal
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
• 2 green onions, thinly sliced

Instructions

1.  Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
   
   
2. Spread the green beans out on a baking sheet and drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Roast the green beans in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until they are tender but still crisp.
   
   
3. Meanwhile, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken cubes and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they are cooked through.
   
   
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the orange marmalade, soy sauce, and chili flakes (if using). Pour the sauce over the cooked chicken and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
   
   
5. To assemble the plates, divide the green beans, chicken, celery, sesame seeds, and green onions among four plates. Serve immediately.

This recipe yields four servings. If you want to adjust the serving size, you can simply adjust the amount of ingredients accordingly. For example, if you want to make six servings, you would double the ingredients listed in the recipe. Alternatively, if you want to make two servings, you would halve the ingredients. Keep in mind that the cooking time may need to be adjusted slightly depending on the size of the chicken cubes and the thickness of the green beans.

I hope you enjoyed this recipe for a delicious chicken and green bean lunch plate. The combination of tender green beans, savory chicken, and refreshing celery is a winning combination that is sure to satisfy. The sweet and slightly spicy orange sauce adds a burst of flavor, and the sesame seeds and green onions provide an extra crunch. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy lunch to fuel you through the day or a tasty meal to share with friends and family, this recipe is sure to hit the spot.