Quick Sesame Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry in 30 Minutes

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup (80 ml) low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
• 1/3 cup (80 ml) water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil, divided
• 1 lb (450 g) lean ground chicken
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 small yellow onion, chopped
• 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
• 12 oz (340 g) fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/3 cup (45 g) roasted cashews, roughly chopped
• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Extra sesame seeds
• Cooked rice, noodles, quinoa, or cauliflower rice, optional