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Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry Tender chicken and crisp green beans in a savory garlic ginger sauce, ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
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Ingredients
For the chicken:
  • 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, thinly sliced against the grain
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon neutral oil
For the sauce:
  • 1/4 cup (60ml) low sodium chicken broth or water
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
For the stir fry:
  • 12 oz (340g) fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons neutral oil, divided
  • Sesame seeds and sliced green onion, for garnish
Instructions
  1. Toss chicken with cornstarch, soy sauce, and oil. Marinate 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.
  2. Whisk together all sauce ingredients in a small bowl; set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Add green beans, stir fry 3 to 4 minutes until crisp tender. Remove to a plate.
  4. Add another tablespoon of oil. Add chicken in a single layer, sear undisturbed 1 minute, then stir fry 2 to 3 minutes until just cooked through.
  5. Add garlic and ginger, stir fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
  6. Return green beans to the pan. Stir the sauce again and pour it in, tossing until thickened and everything is coated, 30 to 60 seconds.
  7. Remove from heat, garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, and serve immediately over rice.
Notes: Don't skip stirring the sauce right before adding it to the pan; the cornstarch settles quickly. Cook the chicken and green beans in separate stages so the pan stays hot and dry instead of steaming.
Nutrition (estimated, per serving, 4 servings, stir fry only): Calories: 260 | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1.5g | Sugar: 7g | Sodium: 750mg Nutrition information is an estimate based on standard ingredient values and does not include rice or other sides.