Description
This Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful Asian-inspired dish that’s perfect for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken, crisp green beans, and sweet bell peppers are stir-fried in a savory sauce, creating a delicious and healthy meal. Serve over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that’s ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
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Marinated Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce, divided
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
- 3 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Marinate Chicken: Toss chicken with 1 tablespoon soy sauce and cornstarch. Cook in 1 tablespoon oil until golden brown. Set aside.
- Prepare Vegetables: In the same skillet, stir-fry green beans and bell pepper until crisp-tender. Add garlic and ginger.
- Combine Ingredients: Return chicken to the skillet. Mix chicken broth, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, remaining soy sauce, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl. Pour over the chicken and vegetables. Stir-fry until coated.
- Serve: Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot.
Notes
- For extra flavor, blanch the green beans before stir-frying.
- Serve over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
