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Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Name: Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast; 1 lb fresh green beans; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp ginger; ½ onion; 1 mild red chili; ½ tsp soy sauce (for marinade); 1 tbsp shaoxing wine (for marinade); ¼ tsp white pepper; ¼ tsp baking soda; 1 tbsp neutral oil (for marinade); 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade); 1 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce); 2 tbsp oyster sauce; 1 tsp dark soy sauce; 1 tbsp sugar; 1 tbsp shaoxing wine or cooking wine (for sauce); 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder; 1/3 cups water; 1 tbsp cornstarch (for sauce); 1 tbsp oil (for searing chicken); 2 tbsp oil (for stir-frying green beans); 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

⏱ 20 min

Golden-seared chicken breast and crisp-tender green beans coated in a savory-sweet glossy sauce — a restaurant-quality stir-fry that comes together in about 15-20 minutes, perfect for a healthy weeknight dinner.

High-proteinLow-carb

Adapted from a video by Aaron and Claire

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Ingredients

boneless, skinless chicken breastcut into bite-size pieces1 lb
fresh green beanstrimmed and cut into bite-size pieces1 lb
garlicsmashed and finely chopped3 cloves
gingergrated, about a small knob1 tsp
oniondiced into bite-size pieces½
mild red chilithinly sliced; red bell pepper can be substituted1
soy sauce (for marinade)½ tsp
shaoxing wine (for marinade)

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1
Cut the chicken breast into bite-size pieces, then mix in soy sauce, shaoxing wine, white pepper, baking soda, neutral oil, and cornstarch. Massage well to marinate for extra tender, juicy chicken.
2
Trim the green beans and cut into bite-size pieces. Finely chop the garlic, grate the ginger, dice the onion, and thinly slice the red chili.
3
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, shaoxing wine, chicken bouillon powder, water, and cornstarch, then mix well to make the sauce.
4
Heat oil in a large wok over high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and sear for about 1 minute until golden on the bottom, then flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until fully cooked and browned all over. Remove and set aside.
5
In the same wok, add more oil and heat over high heat. Spread the green beans out and sear for about 1 minute until lightly charred, then stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they reach your desired texture. For a quicker method, add a splash of water, cover, and steam briefly to cook through while keeping their vibrant color.
6
Add the garlic, ginger, and onion, and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Return the chicken to the wok, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry for about 1 minute until everything is evenly coated.
7
Turn off the heat, stir in the toasted sesame oil and sliced red chili, then transfer to a serving plate and enjoy with warm rice.

Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry

Ingredients

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