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Final plated string bean chicken with tender chicken breast, crisp green beans, and a glossy savory sauce, ready to serve as a healthy Asian dinner.
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String Bean Chicken

This classic String Bean Chicken is one of the best stir fry meals for weeknight dinners. It's light, savory, and filled with protein and all the micronutrients you need for a full meal!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Comfort Food, Dinner, Lunch, Meal Prep, Quick Meal, Stir Fry Recipe
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Takeout
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Asian Recipes, Asian Stir Fry, Asian Stir Fry Recipe, Better Than Takeout, Better Than Takeout Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Chinese Takeout, Easy Asian Chicken, Easy Asian Recipe, Healthy Asian Dinner, Healthy Asian Dish, High Protein, High Protein Recipe, String Bean Chicken, Takeout Chicken
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 16 oz chicken breast thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch

Rest of Stir Fry

  • 1 cup string beans trimmed
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp ginger thinly sliced
  • 1 onion cut into thick wedges

Sauce

Optional Garnish

  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  • Place your thinly sliced chicken breast in a bowl and marinate with shaoxing wine, salt, and cornstarch for 15 minutes.
  • While the chicken marinates, thinly slice your ginger, finely mince your garlic, and cut your onion into thick wedges.
  • In a small bowl, combine dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
  • Add oil to a pan over medium-high heat and add your chicken. Cook for about 5 minutes until the chicken is roughly 80% cooked, then remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add your string beans along with a splash of water, cover, and steam for about 1 minute until bright green.
  • Add in your garlic, ginger, and onions and stir fry until the onions are slightly softened.
  • Return the chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and bring everything to a simmer.
  • Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens and coats everything evenly.
  • Serve over a fresh bowl of rice or enjoy it as is.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 38g | Fat: 10g