Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

Treat yourself to a vibrant, flavor-packed meal with this Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry. Tender slices of marinated chicken breast are stir-fried to perfection alongside crisp green beans and aromatic spices, all coated in a luscious homemade sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish is ready in a flash and pairs beautifully with a side of steamed white rice.

Ingredients

For the Chicken:
🍗 5 small chicken breasts
🌽 2 tablespoons corn starch for the chicken
🍚 1 tablespoon rice vinegar for the chicken
🥢 2 tablespoons soy sauce for the chicken
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon white or black pepper for the chicken
🫒 6 tablespoons oil divided between the veggies and chicken

For the Veggies:
🧅 1 large onion
🧄 5 cloves of garlic, minced
🌿 2 tablespoons minced ginger
🥦 1 lb green beans, trimmed and cut in half
🌶️ Dried chilies to taste

For the Sauce:
🍗 1 cup chicken broth
🥢 3 tablespoons soy sauce
🌑 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
🦪 1/3 cup oyster sauce
🌽 1 tablespoon corn starch

Instructions

1- Prep the Veggies:

• Cut the onion into large chunks.
• Mince the garlic and ginger.
• Trim and halve the green beans. Set aside.

2- Marinate the Chicken:

• Slice the chicken into thin, bite-sized strips.
• In a large bowl, mix the chicken with corn starch, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and pepper.
• Let it marinate for at least 20 minutes.

3- Make the Sauce:

• In a bowl, combine chicken broth, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and corn starch. Set aside.

4- Cook the Veggies:

• Heat a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat and add 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Stir fry the green beans for about 2 minutes.
• Add the onions, garlic, ginger, and dried chilies. Stir fry for another 3 minutes. Remove from wok.

5- Cook the Chicken:

• In the same wok, add 2 tablespoons of oil.
• Cook half of the chicken until fully cooked (internal temperature should be 165°F).
• Remove and repeat with the remaining chicken.

6- Combine and Simmer:

• Return all chicken and veggies to the pan.
• Pour in the sauce and toss everything together.
• Let it simmer on medium-low heat until the sauce thickens and flavors meld, about 8-10 minutes.

7- Serve:

• Serve hot with steamed white rice and enjoy your homemade stir fry!

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories per Serving: ~420
Protein per Serving: ~38g
Fats per Serving: ~22g
Carbohydrates per Serving: ~25g
Equipment: Large wok or skillet, knife, chopping board, mixing bowls

Cooking Tips:

• Use high heat for a quick, flavorful stir fry.
• Ensure all ingredients are prepped beforehand to make the cooking process seamless.

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Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry