Sambal Teriyaki Chicken Stir-Fry

a) While the rice cooks, heat a drizzle of oil in a large frying pan on medium-high heat.

b) Once hot, add the diced chicken and shallot to the pan and season with salt and pepper.

c) Fry until the chicken is golden brown on the outside and cooked through, 8-10 mins. IMPORTANT: Wash your hands and equipment after handling raw chicken and its packaging. It's cooked when no longer pink in the middle.

a) Meanwhile, peel and grate the garlic (or use a garlic press).

b) Trim and halve the green beans.

a) Once the rice is cooked, drain in a sieve and pop back in the pan. Cover with a lid and leave to the side until ready to serve.

b) When the chicken is cooked, add the garlic and green beans to the frying pan.

c) Stir-fry until the green beans are just tender, 4-5 mins.

a) Stir the teriyaki sauce, sambal (add less if you'd prefer things milder), water for the sauce (see pantry for amount) and half the sesame seeds into the pan.

b) Simmer until slightly thickened, 2-3 mins, then remove from the heat. Taste and season if needed. 

c) Add a splash more water if you feel it needs it.