Copycat Panda Express String Bean Chicken
User Reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
271 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Copycat Panda Express String Bean Chicken
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Recreate the popular Panda Express dish at home with this simple recipe featuring tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory ginger-garlic sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes and perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon finely grated fresh ginger
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
For the chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast cut into ¾ - 1-inch chunks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup sesame oil divided
- 6-8 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 ounce package frozen green beans or 2 cups fresh, washed and trimmed
Instructions
For the sauce:
- Whisk sauce ingredients together in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Cook until the sauce has thickened and begins to bubble.
- Remove the sauce from the heat and set aside.
For the chicken:
- Place cubed chicken and cornstarch in a bowl and toss to completely coat chicken with cornstarch.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of sesame oil in a large skillet.
- Saute chicken until brown on one side, flip, and brown on second side until completely cooked through.
- Remove chicken from the skillet.
- Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of sesame oil to the skillet.
- Add green beans and onions to the skillet and stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until just tender.
- Add the chicken back to skillet and stir.
- Remove the skillet from the heat.
- Add the sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
- Serve over rice.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
271kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
13g
(4%)
Protein
26g
(52%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
73mg
(24%)
Sodium
823mg
(34%)
Potassium
563mg
(16%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
408IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
34mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 271 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 271kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 26g | 52% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 823mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 563mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 408IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 34mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
12 reviews
Excellent
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