Healthier Kung Pao Chicken

Name: Healthier Kung Pao Chicken
Ingredients: 3 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced into bite-size pieces; Salt and pepper, to taste; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce (certified gluten-free if necessary); 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 1 tablespoon chili paste (certified gluten-free if necessary); 1 tablespoon honey; 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided; 2 tablespoons minced garlic, divided; 24 ounces fresh green beans, ends trimmed; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds; Optional garnish: crushed peanuts or cashews