Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

Name: Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless chicken breast; 1 tablespoon cornstarch (to coat the chicken); 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil; 12 ounces fresh green beans; 1 medium yellow onion; ½ cup Sweet chili sauce; ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cornstarch (for the stir fry sauce); 1 teaspoon rice vinegar; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon ground ginger; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; sesame seeds

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5.0

18 reviews

Excellent

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings
4
Calories
395 kcal
Course
Lunch, Dinner
Cuisine
Asian

Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

Iris Warren

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🧡💚 Juicy pieces of chicken and crisp-tender green beans are coated in a sweet and savory stir fry sauce! It’s a simple yet flavorful stir fry that’s made with pantry staples you have on hand already! Best of all, it’s a QUICK and EASY one skillet recipe that's ready in less than 30 minutes so it's great for busy weeknights!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 pound boneless chicken breast diced into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch (to coat the chicken)
1 teaspoon salt or to taste
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper or to taste
4 tablespoons canola or vegetable oil divided
12 ounces fresh green beans washed and trimmed
1 medium yellow onion thinly sliced
½ cup Sweet chili sauce
¼ cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch (for the stir fry sauce)
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger or more to taste
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional and to taste
sesame seeds for garnishing, optional and to taste

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Instructions

Chicken - To a large bowl, add the chicken pieces, evenly sprinkle with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, salt, pepper, and toss to combine and coat evenly.
To a large skillet or wok, add 2 tablespoons oil, the coated chicken pieces, and cook over medium-high heat for about 5-6 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through. Stir and flip chicken frequently as it cooks to ensure even cooking. When it's done, remove it from the skillet and set it aside on a plate.
Green Beans - To the same skillet, add the green beans, onions, the additional oil as needed, and saute over medium-high heat for about 3-5 minutes, or as needed to soften the vegetables as desired. Stir intermittently. While they're sauteing, make the stir fry sauce.
Stir Fry Sauce - To a small bowl, add the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, brown sugar, 2 teaspoons cornstarch, rice vinegar, garlic powder, ground ginger, optional but recommended red pepper flakes, and whisk to combine.
Assembly - When the green beans and onions are done, add the chicken back into the skillet, pour the stir fry sauce over the top, stir to combine, and allow everything to simmer over medium to medium-high heat for about 3-4 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly and is bubbly.
Serving and Storage - If desired, garnish with sesame seeds and serve immediately (with rice is a great way to serve this). If desired, add more red pepper flakes for heat, salt, pepper, etc. Extra stir fry will keep airtight in the fridge for up to 4-5 days, noting that the green beans will not retain their crisp-tender texture as time passes, which is unavoidable. I do not recommend freezing this recipe for the texture issue the green beans will have. Reheat leftovers in the microwave for about 30 seconds, or as desired.

Notes

I like the Thai Kitchen Sweet Chili Sauce or Trader Joe's Sweet Chili Sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1portion Calories 395kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 28g (56%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 10g Trans Fat 0.1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 1618mg (67%) Potassium 731mg (21%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 22g (44%) Vitamin A 702IU (14%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 58mg (6%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 395 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1portion
Calories	395kcal	20%
Carbohydrates	32g	11%
Protein	28g	56%
Fat	17g	26%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Polyunsaturated Fat	5g	29%
Monounsaturated Fat	10g	50%
Trans Fat	0.1g	5%
Cholesterol	73mg	24%
Sodium	1618mg	67%
Potassium	731mg	16%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	22g	44%
Vitamin A	702IU	14%
Vitamin C	14mg	16%
Calcium	58mg	6%
Iron	2mg	11%