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Green Bean Chicken Stir Fry

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This green bean chicken stir fry is a quick, healthy, and flavorful dinner made with tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory garlic soy sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect weeknight stir fry recipe served with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into thin strips
  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce (low sodium if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional, for richness)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
  • 2 tsp cornstarch (for coating chicken and thickening sauce)
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 1 tsp brown sugar or honey
  • Red pepper flakes or fresh chili (optional, for heat)
  • 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Toss chicken strips with 1 tsp soy sauce and 1 tsp cornstarch.
  2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Stir fry chicken until golden and cooked through, then remove and set aside.
  3. In the same skillet, add remaining oil and stir fry green beans for 3–4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Add garlic and ginger, cooking until fragrant.
  5. In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, oyster sauce, broth, and sugar/honey. Pour into skillet.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat. For a thicker sauce, stir in a cornstarch slurry (1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water).
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use frozen green beans if fresh aren’t available—just cook slightly longer.
  • For a spicier version, add chili paste or extra red pepper flakes.
  • Swap green beans for broccoli, asparagus, or snow peas for variety.
  • Best served immediately over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

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