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Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry in Sweet Soy Sauce

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry made with tender chicken and crisp green beans tossed in a sweet soy sauce glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner served with rice.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450 g) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil, divided
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1-inch piece ginger, grated
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water (slurry)
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 scallions, sliced (for garnish)
  • 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Add remaining oil to the skillet and stir-fry green beans for 3–4 minutes until crisp-tender.
  3. Add garlic and ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Return chicken to the skillet. Stir in soy sauce, brown sugar, oyster sauce, and rice vinegar. Toss to combine.
  5. Pour in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1–2 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss well.
  7. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • For extra heat, add 1 tsp chili flakes or sliced red chili.
  • You can substitute green beans with snap peas or broccoli.
  • Slice chicken thinly against the grain for tender pieces.

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Keywords: chicken stir fry, green bean stir fry, sweet soy chicken, Asian chicken recipe

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