Stir Fried Chicken with Green Beans

5 from 18 votes

Stir Fried Chicken with Green Beans

Juicy chicken strips and tender crisp green beans with onions, garlic, and a sweet and savory sauce make a from scratch, stovetop meal the whole family will love.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: dinner

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chicken, easy recipe, green beans, main dish

Servings:

Calories: 269kcal

Author: Mikayla M.

Ingredients

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
10 ounces green beans
1 large yellow onion
2 large garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
5 tablespoons grapeseed oil divided
1/4 cup crushed, unsalted peanuts optional (or use sesame seeds if desired)

Stir Fry Sauce

1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup mirin*
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon sesame oil

Instructions

Slice the chicken breasts into even strips. Thinly slice the onion, garlic, and chop the green beans in half.
Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a large, wide, rimmed skillet over medium high heat.
Season the chicken strips with the ground ginger and pepper.
Place chicken in an even layer in the hot oil and sear on both sides until cooked through, about 5 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pan to a separate plate.
Add the green beans, garlic, and onions into the hot pan and cook for 7-10 minutes, stirrung occasionally. If the pan appears dry, add up to 2 tablespoons more oil so they can saute properly.
While the green beans cook, mix all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl until the cornstarch and sugar are dissolved.
When green beans are tender, but still crisp and the onions are softened and caramelized, reduce the heat to medium and return the chicken to the pan with all of the juices that have accumulated on the plate.
Pour the sauce over the top and stir to coat. Let it simmer, stirring frequently, until thickened. (There will be extra sauce in the pan).
Serve with rice or noodles and a large spoonful of sauce over top.

Notes

*Mirin can be substituted with extra brown sugar if needed. If not using mirin, use 5 tablespoons of brown sugar total and add 2 tablespoons of water.

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