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Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry

This Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry is a quick and flavorful dish made with tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight dinner that’s healthy, satisfying, and packed with bold flavors.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 3
Calories: 427 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

For Velveting the Chicken
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Stir Fry
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided
  • 1 pound frozen green beans
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening
  • 2 green onions sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts with baking soda, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes. Velveting helps tenderize the chicken and gives it a silky texture.
  2. After marinating, rinse the chicken under cold water to remove the baking soda. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
  4. Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir-fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  5. In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the frozen green beans directly to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they are heated through and slightly tender.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the sauce over the chicken and beans, stirring to coat everything evenly. Let it cook for another 2 minutes to heat through and slightly thicken.
  7. Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Velvet the chicken—it keeps it tender and silky, just like in restaurant stir-fries. Don’t skip rinsing off the baking soda after marinating!
  • Use frozen green beans straight from the freezer. They cook quickly and maintain a crisp-tender texture.
  • Whisk the sauce ingredients together before cooking. Having it ready saves time and ensures everything cooks evenly.
  • Adjust the sauce to your taste. Add a little extra hoisin for sweetness or a splash of soy sauce for more saltiness.
  • Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a fresh, crunchy finish that balances the dish beautifully.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1serving Calories 427kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Monounsaturated Fat 8g Trans Fat 0.02g Cholesterol 91mg (30%) Sodium 1477mg (62%) Potassium 1032mg (29%) Fiber 5g (20%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 1124IU (22%) Vitamin C 21mg (23%) Calcium 115mg (12%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 427

% Daily Value*

Serving 1serving
Calories 427kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Monounsaturated Fat 8g 40%
Trans Fat 0.02g 1%
Cholesterol 91mg 30%
Sodium 1477mg 62%
Potassium 1032mg 22%
Fiber 5g 20%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 1124IU 22%
Vitamin C 21mg 23%
Calcium 115mg 12%
Iron 4mg 22%

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