Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans: A Quick and Delicious Recipe
This Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans recipe is quick to prepare and full of flavor, making it the perfect weeknight dinner option.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for 15 minutes.
- In a skillet over medium heat, add the marinated chicken and cook until browned.
- Add green beans and stir-fry until tender.
- In a small bowl, mix cornstarch and water, then add to the skillet to thicken the sauce.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chili flakes or sesame seeds before serving.
- Serve with steamed rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans