Healthy Chicken And String Beans Recipe – Ready In 30 Minutes!
This Chicken and String Beans Recipe is a quick, 30-minute stir-fry made with tender chicken breast, crisp green beans, garlic, ginger, and a savory soy-based sauce. A healthy, flavorful dinner option inspired by classic takeout-style dishes.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
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- Non-stick cooking spray
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece ginger, grated
- 1 lb chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 cups string beans, trimmed and halved
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon coconut sugar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional for a kick)
Instructions
- 1
Prep The Chicken: Start by thinly slicing the chicken breast. In a bowl, mix the chicken slices with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch and 2 tablespoons of soy sauce. Let it marinate for about 10 minutes while you prep the other ingredients
- 2
Make The Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, coconut sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch, and sriracha. Set the sauce aside
- 3
Cook The Chicken: Lightly grease a sizable pan with nonstick cooking spray and place it over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken slices to the pan, cooking them for 4-5 minutes until they’re golden and cooked through. After taking the chicken out of the pan, set it aside
- 4
Stir-Fry The String Beans: In the same pan, add a little more cooking spray if needed. Toss in the scallions, garlic, and ginger, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the string beans and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften but still have a bit of crunch
- 5
Combine And Serve: Return the chicken to the pan with the string beans. Pour the sauce over the chicken and veggies, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for another 2-3 minutes, letting the sauce thicken slightly
- 6
Serve: Your Chicken And String Beans are ready to serve! Dish it out over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy this savory, satisfying meal.