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Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry

A quick restaurant-style stir-fry of tender velveted chicken and crisp-tender green beans in a savory sauce.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 3 servings

Equipment

  • 10-inch wok or large skillet
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Tongs or spatula
  • Knife and cutting board

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce for marinating
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil for marinating
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil divided (1 tbsp for stir-frying chicken, 1 tbsp for vegetables)
  • 1 pound frozen green beans
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce for the stir-fry sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch optional, for thickening the sauce
  • 2 green onions sliced, for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken with 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon water, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon sesame oil. Mix to coat and let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  • Rinse the marinated chicken under cold water to remove the baking soda, then pat the pieces dry with paper towels.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon oyster sauce, 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon cornstarch (if using). Set the sauce aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon sesame oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, season lightly with salt and pepper, and stir-fry for 5–6 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon sesame oil to the same skillet. Sauté the minced garlic and minced ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the frozen green beans and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until heated through and slightly tender.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and beans, and stir to coat. Cook for another 2 minutes until heated through and the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • Velveting the chicken keeps it tender and silky.
  • Rinse off the baking soda after marinating.
  • Use frozen green beans straight from the freezer.
  • Whisk the sauce ahead of time to save time while cooking.
  • Adjust sauce flavors by adding more hoisin for sweetness or soy for saltiness.