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Quick Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry for a Weeknight Dinner

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This is a straightforward, easy-to-follow recipe for a flavorful chicken and green bean stir fry, perfect for a fast, healthy weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce (for marinating)
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for marinating)
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (optional, for depth)
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup water or chicken broth

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, toss the cut chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 1 teaspoon of cornstarch. Set aside for 10 minutes. This helps keep the chicken tender.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
  3. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the skillet. Add the trimmed green beans and stir fry for 4 to 6 minutes until they are crisp-tender. Do not overcook them; you want them bright green.
  4. Push the green beans to one side of the skillet. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the empty space and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/4 cup soy sauce, oyster sauce (if using), brown sugar, sesame oil, and water or broth to create the simple chicken stir fry sauce.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables.
  7. Stir constantly and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats everything evenly. Serve this fast Asian chicken dinner immediately.

Notes

  • For tender chicken stir fry tips, make sure your skillet is hot before adding the chicken. Do not overcrowd the pan; cook in batches if necessary.
  • To achieve crisp green beans, cook them quickly over high heat. If you prefer a different flavor, substitute the sauce ingredients for a teriyaki glaze or a spicy Szechuan mix.
  • This recipe works well as a low carb chicken vegetable stir fry if you skip any added sugar in the sauce.

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