Description
An easy and flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken and crisp green beans, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine sliced chicken with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Let marinate for 10 minutes.
- Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.
- Heat vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from wok.
- Add green beans to the wok and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix chicken broth, cornstarch, oyster sauce, and sugar until smooth.
- Return chicken to the wok, pour in the sauce mixture, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats everything.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot over rice.
Notes
For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or Sriracha with the garlic. Substitute green beans with snap peas if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Protein: 30g