Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
Stir-fried chicken with green beans is a tasty and easy recipe for a midweek supper. This dish combines crispy green beans, tender chicken, and a flavorful sauce that brings everything together. Now let’s go into the specifics of making this tasty dish!
Items needed to make the marinade:
- One pound (450g) of boneless, skinless, thinly sliced chicken breasts or thighs
- Two teaspoons of soy sauce
- One tablespoon of dry sherry or shouxing wine
- One tablespoon of cornstarch
Regarding the Stir-Fry:
- Two teaspoons of vegetable oil
- Three minced cloves of garlic
- One teaspoon of grated ginger
- One pound (450g) of trimmed and sliced green beans into
- 2-inch pieces
- One big bell pepper, cut thinly
- Two sliced green onions
Regarding the Sauce:
- One-fourth cup (60ml) soy sauce
- Two teaspoons of oyster sauce
Hoisin sauce: - one spoonful
- One teaspoon of sesame oil
- One teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup (60ml) of either chicken broth or water
- One teaspoon of sugar
Tools
- Bowls for mixing: Used for combining the sauce and marinating the chicken.
- For cooking the stir fry, use a large pan or wok.
- To precisely measure ingredients, use measuring spoons and cups.
- Whisk: Used to blend the sauce.
- Using tongs or a spatula, mix and turn the ingredients.
- For chopping the veggies and chicken, use a knife and cutting board.
Guidelines
First step: Give the chicken a marinade.
Get the marinade ready:
- Mix the cornstarch, Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry), and soy sauce in a mixing dish.
- Give the chicken a marinade. Make sure the chicken is well covered by adding the thinly sliced chicken to the marinade. Give it a minimum of 15 to 20 minutes to marinate.
Step 2: Get the setup ready for Sauce
- To make the sauce, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, water or chicken broth, and sugar in a small bowl and whisk until well combined. Put aside.
Step Three: Stir. Sauté the veggies and the chicken.
- Heat the oil: Heat one tablespoon of vegetable oil in a big pan or wok over high heat until it’s hot.
- Cook the chicken by placing it in a single layer in the skillet after marinating it. Cook, tossing periodically, for 3–4 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and browned.
- After removing it from the pan, set the chicken aside.
- To cook the veggies, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil to the same skillet. Stir-fry the grated ginger and minced garlic for about 30 seconds, or until aromatic.
- Add the red bell pepper and green beans. Stir-fry the veggies for 3–4 minutes, or until they are crisp-tender.
- Include the green onions: Add the green onions, cut into slices, and sauté for a further minute.
Step 4: Mix and Present
- Add the sauce and chicken. Place the cooked chicken back in the skillet along with the veggies. Cover the chicken and veggies with the prepared sauce. To uniformly coat everything, give it a good stir.
- Heat transfer through: Stirring constantly, cook for a further two to three minutes, or until the sauce thickens and the food is well cooked.
Step 5: Present
- Warm up to serve: Serve the Stir-fried Green Beans and Chicken. For a full supper, fry over noodles or steaming rice. Have fun!
How to Make the Best Stir-Fry of Chicken with Green Beans - Cut chicken into thin slices: Slicing thinly The rapid cooking and delicate texture of the chicken are guaranteed.
- High heat: To create a good sear on the chicken and maintain the crispness of the veggies, use high heat when stir-frying.
- Prepare ahead of time: Stir-frying cooks rapidly, so have all your ingredients prepared and ready to go before you begin.
- Personalize the veggies: Feel free to top the stir-fry with additional veggies like broccoli, mushrooms, or carrots.
In summary
Stir-fried chicken with green beans is a tasty and easy recipe for any weekday. Everyone will enjoy the succulent chicken, crunchy veggies, and flavorful sauce that this dish promises to deliver. Enjoy preparing and eating this flavorful stir fry with your loved ones!