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Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry

A fast, easy and healthy dinner recipe, this flavorful Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry comes together in just 20 minutes!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 178 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cubed)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 4 cups green beans (trimmed and cut in 1 in. pieces)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce (low sodium)
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons minced ginger
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste (optional)
  • scallions and brown rice – to serve (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Pre-heat a wok or deep frying pan over high heat and spray with cooking spray.
  2. Sprinkle chicken cubes with salt and pepper and stir-fry until brown, about 7-9 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove chicken from wok and set aside.
  3. Add green beans to the pan and toss until they start to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together all remaining ingredients: chicken broth through chili paste. Pour mixture into the wok and bring to a boil then reduce to simmer. Stir-fry until green beans are tender.
  5. Add chicken back to the wok and toss until heated through.
  6. Sprinkle with scallions and serve over brown rice if you wish.

Notes

  • Serving size is 2 cups and nutrition facts don’t include rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 178kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 11.6g (4%) Protein 26.1g (52%) Fat 4.4g (7%) Saturated Fat 0.3g (2%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g Cholesterol 60mg (20%) Sodium 645mg (27%) Fiber 3.8g (15%) Sugar 4g (8%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 178

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 178kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 11.6g 4%
Protein 26.1g 52%
Fat 4.4g 7%
Saturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4.1g 24%
Cholesterol 60mg 20%
Sodium 645mg 27%
Fiber 3.8g 15%
Sugar 4g 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.