Stir-Fried Chicken with Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this quick and flavorful recipe for Stir-Fried Chicken with Green Beans. Tender strips of chicken breast are stir-fried to golden perfection and paired with crisp, vibrant green beans in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of sesame oil for nutty depth. Fresh garlic and ginger infuse every bite with aromatic warmth, while a simple cornstarch slurry thickens the sauce to perfectly coat the chicken and vegetables. Ready in just 30 minutes, this wholesome dish is easy to prepare and ideal for serving over steamed rice or noodles. A perfect harmony of textures and flavors, this recipe is a must-try for fans of quick Asian-inspired stir-fries.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces Fresh green beans
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon Ginger root
- 1 teaspoon Sesame oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Start by cutting the chicken breasts into thin, bite-sized strips. Set aside.
Trim the green beans and cut them into approximately two-inch pieces.
Peel and mince the garlic cloves and ginger root.
In a small bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 4 tablespoons of water until fully dissolved. This will be the slurry for thickening.
In another bowl, stir together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, water, and sesame oil. Set this sauce aside for later use.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the chicken to the skillet in a single layer. Season with salt and black pepper, and stir-fry for about 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil.
Add the minced garlic and ginger, and stir-fry for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes, until they are tender-crisp.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and green beans, stirring to combine.
Give the cornstarch slurry a quick mix and add it to the skillet. Stir until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and green beans, about 1-2 minutes.
Serve the stir-fried chicken and green beans hot over steamed rice or noodles, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 57.4 g | 74% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.6 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 4158 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.6 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 152.2 g | 304% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 223 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 8.5 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2109 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
