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

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings servings

Calories 210kcal

Author Megan

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced into 1/4 inch thick bite sized pieces
1 tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon water
2 teaspoon vegetable oil

Stir Fry Sauce

¾ cup chicken broth low sodium
1 ½ tablespoon light soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
½ tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
2 teaspoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

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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