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This Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick, tasty dish featuring juicy chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory sauce for an easy, mouth-watering meal.
Ready for a dish that’ll make your taste buds dance the cha-cha? Enter: Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry—a symphony of succulent chicken, crispy green beans, and zingy sauce, done in a *snap*! Stick around for the foolproof guide with all the juicy details. Hungry yet? Let’s sizzle!
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Fast, easy, and always super satisfying, Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is your go-to meal when you crave oodles of flavor without oodles of effort. The tender chicken and crispy green beans team up like culinary superheroes and the best part? It all comes together in a single pan. No muss, no fuss, just yum.
- Cooking Method: Stir-Fry
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Cuisine Type: Asian-inspired
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a kick!)
- Sliced green onions, for garnish
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
Cooking Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water. Set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add sliced chicken to the skillet and stir-fry until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add green beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to become tender.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet and stir-fry for an additional minute.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and green beans. Stir well to coat everything evenly.
- Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and everything is heated through.
- If you’re feeling spicy, sprinkle red pepper flakes on top.
- Remove from heat and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot.
Suggestions
- Alternative ingredients: Swap chicken for tofu or beef strips for a different protein profile.
- Garnishing options: Try it with chopped peanuts or cilantro for extra pizzazz.
- Cooking tips: Make sure your skillet is super hot before adding chicken for that perfect sizzle!
- Want more veggies? Toss in bell peppers or broccoli florets for a colorful mix.
