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5 from 2 votes

Chicken and Green Beans

This Chicken and Green Beans is the perfect weeknight dinner recipe and great for meal prep. Bring the flavors of your favorite Asian restaurant home with this stir fry string bean chicken that's made in just 30 minutes!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 323kcal

Ingredients
 

  • ¾ cup chicken broth divided
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 pound green beans trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 tablespoons high heat cooking oil
  • 1-1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs cut into 1-inch cubes
  • Asian Seasoning or salt and black pepper amount as desired

Instructions

  • In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce. Set aside.
  • In another small bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the chicken broth and cornstarch. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet or stir-fry pan on high heat, bring the remaining chicken broth to a boil. Add the prepared green beans. Stirring often, cook until the beans are crisp tender, about 3-4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and set aside.
  • Wipe the skillet clean with a paper towel. Add oil and heat over high heat.
  • Add the chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until they are cooked through and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes. Season with Asian Seasoning or salt and black pepper.
  • Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant.
  • Add the green beans to the skillet, and cook 1 minute.
  • Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and beans, and cook for 30 seconds.
  • Pour the cornstarch mixture into the skillet, and cook an additional minute or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • If desired, garnish with sliced green onions or sesame seeds. Serve over rice, noodles, or zoodles.

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Notes

  • Slice chicken when it's slightly frozen. This will make it easier for your knife to slice thin cuts.
  • Go against the grain. When slicing the chicken, cut against the grain. This will result in super-tender chicken pieces.
  • Prep your ingredients. This stir-fry recipe is quick-cooking! Be sure to have all of your ingredients prepped and at the ready to use once you start. It'll come together in no time at all.
  • Double the sauce. If you like it extra saucy, double the sauce ingredients and add 1 teaspoon more of cornstarch.
  • Serve with rice. This delicious dish should be served with something to soak up the delicious sauce - our favorite is this 3 Ingredient Savory Rice.
Storage Notes: 
If you've got leftovers, lucky you - you've got dinner for another night! Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.
Reheat on the stove over medium heat, or in the microwave in 30-second intervals, when you're ready to enjoy. Don't forget to serve alongside fresh rice, noodles, or even quinoa!

Nutrition

Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 908mg | Potassium: 939mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 834IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg
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