Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast Copycat
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Additional Time
30 mins
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Total Time
1 hr
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
341 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast Copycat
Description
The Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast Copycat starts with marinated chicken breast slices in soy sauce, rice wine, cornstarch, and brown sugar, which tenderizes the meat and adds flavor. The chicken is cooked in batches in hot oil until golden, creating a light crust without overcooking. Green beans and onions are sautéed briefly to maintain some crunch before the chicken and a mixture of broth, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and aromatics are added back to the pan.
The sauce thickens quickly, glazing the chicken and vegetables with a savory and slightly sweet coating brightened by garlic, ginger, and optional chili heat. The dish melds tender chicken, crisp green beans, and flavorful sauce into a balanced stir-fry reminiscent of the restaurant original.
Serve the dish immediately, garnished with sesame seeds if desired. It works well over steamed rice for a complete meal. Marinating longer intensifies the flavor and tenderness of the chicken.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ lb chicken breast sliced into ¼ inch thick pieces
- 2 cups green beans cut into 2 inch pieces
- 1 onion chopped, small
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Chicken Marinade:
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice wine
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar
Sauce:
- 4 tablespoons chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, grated
- 1 teaspoons hot chili sauce optional
- ½ teaspoon chili pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- In a medium size bowl, combine the ingredients for the marinade and add in the thinly sliced chicken.
- Marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight if you have time.
- Add all the SAUCE ingredients to a bowl, stir and set aside.
- Heat a wok or large pan over high heat and add the 2 tableespoons of oil. When its shimmering, add the chicken in a single layer, without the marinade, and ser it well until golden-brown, 1-2 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside, repeat with the remaining chicken. Set aside.
- Add the green beans and onion to the pan and saute for 2 – 3 minutes.
- Lower the heat to medium and add back the chicken.
- Stir and add in the sauce. Saute everything for 1 – 2 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
- Top with sesame seeds. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 341 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 341kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 39g | 78% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 109mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 1387mg | 58% |
| Potassium | 836mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 431IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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