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String Bean Chicken

Let’s make a popular Chinese takeout recipe in under 30 minutes! This easy string bean chicken is made with tender chicken breast, crisp string beans, and tossed in a savory, glossy stir-fry sauce.
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Chinese
Keyword chicken and green beans, Chinese string bean recipe, panda express string bean chicken, string beans with chicken recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 5 servings
Calories 210kcal
Author Megan

Ingredients

Chicken

Stir Fry Sauce

Stir Fry

  • ½ medium yellow onion diced into 1-inch pieces
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 lb string beans aka green beans, ends trimmed, chopped into 2-inch pieces

Instructions

  • Marinate the chicken. In a medium mixing bowl, add the sliced chicken breast, light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, water, and vegetable oil. Mix until combined and marinate for at least 15 minutes. Set aside.
  • Combine the stir-fry sauce. In a small mixing bowl, add the chicken broth, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and cornstarch. Mix until combined and the sugar has dissolved. Set aside.
  • Cook the chicken. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large pan on medium-high heat until hot. Add the chicken and spread the pieces out in a single layer. Sear the chicken for about 1-2 minutes or until golden brown, and then flip and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  • Cook the green beans. Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in the same wok or large pan over medium heat. Add the string beans and cook for about 6 minutes, flipping occasionally, until your desired tenderness.
  • Combine. Push the green beans to the side and add 1 tablespoon of oil. Add the onions and garlic and saute for 1 minute or until fragrant and softened. Then mix the sauce and bring it to a simmer for 1 minute or until the sauce has thickened. Then add back the chicken, sesame oil, and toss until everything is combined for about 30 seconds.
  • Serve. Serve with steamed white rice and enjoy!

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Notes

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Nutrition

Calories: 210kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 779mg | Potassium: 621mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 626IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 53mg | Iron: 2mg