Copycat Panda Express String Bean Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 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
Description
This Copycat Panda Express String Bean Chicken recipe starts by coating bite-sized chicken breast pieces in cornstarch, then pan-searing them until fully cooked with a light brown crust. Separately, green beans and sliced green onions are stir-fried in sesame oil until just tender, preserving their freshness and slight crunch.
A sauce combining chicken broth, soy sauce, seasoned rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and thickened with cornstarch is prepared by heating until bubbling and thick. The cooked chicken and vegetables are combined and coated with this glossy sauce which balances savory and tangy flavors.
Serve this dish hot over steamed rice for a meal that offers tender chicken, crisp vegetables, and a flavorful sauce reminiscent of the popular restaurant version.
Ingredients
For the sauce:
- 1 cup chicken broth
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons seasoned rice vinegar
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger finely grated fresh
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- ¼ cup water
For the chicken:
- 1.5 pounds chicken breast cut into ¾ - 1-inch chunks, boneless, skinless
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ cup sesame oil divided
- 6-8 green onions thinly sliced
- 1 ounce package green beans or 2 cups fresh, washed and trimmed, frozen
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
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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