Description
A quick and flavorful chicken and green bean stir fry, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 8 ounces fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or peanut oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles, for serving
Instructions
- Begin by preparing your ingredients. Slice the chicken breast thinly against the grain. Prepare the green beans by trimming the ends.
- In a bowl, combine the chicken with half of the soy sauce and a pinch of pepper. Marinate for at least 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a wok over high heat. Add the marinated chicken in a single layer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the garlic and ginger to the chicken, cooking until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Incorporate the green beans, remaining soy sauce, and oyster sauce. Stir-fry for 3 to 4 minutes until the beans are bright green.
- Stir in the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce slightly, and cook for another minute until the sauce glistens.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
Notes
For added flavor, consider garnishing with sesame seeds or sliced scallions. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken stir fry, quick meals, weeknight dinner, healthy recipes, easy stir fry