RAGIN’ CAJUN HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN AND GREEN BEAN STIR FRY

Place the chicken thighs in a large bowl and add the Ragin’ Cajun seasoning and cornstarch.  Massage the spices and cornstarch into the chicken with your hands until evenly coated all over.  Let marinate for 30 minutes or up to overnight.

Bring a large pot of water to a boil.  Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until the beans are bright green and slightly tender, but still a little crisp.  Drain and rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.  Set aside.

Heat the oil in a large deep skillet or wok over medium high heat.  When the oil is very hot, add the seasoned chicken thighs to the pan in an even layer.  You may have to cook the chicken in batches depending on the size of your pan.  Sear on the first side for 3-4 minutes without moving the chicken until it is golden brown and caramelized.   Flip and cook for 2-3 minutes more on the other side until just cooked through.  Remove to a plate and set aside.

Add the onions and garlic to the pan drippings from the chicken and cook, stirring frequently, until they are soft and fragrant, about 2-3 minutes.  Add the honey and soy sauce to the pan and bring to boil.

Add the chicken back to the pan and cook, turning to coat, in the sauce, about 3-4 minutes.  Add the green beans, sesame seeds, and sesame oil to the pan and toss, toss, toss until everything is well combined and coated in the glossy sauce.  Serve the stir fry over rice.  Drizzle the top with some of the pan sauce and garnish with more sesame seeds.  DEVOUR!!