Green Bean Chicken
The best way to moist and super tender meat in stir-fries is velveting. Find out how and enjoy this green bean chicken without take out!
- Prep time
- 15 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 egg white
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/3 cup oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
- 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and grated
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, combine ingredients for velveting: egg white, Chinese cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of the oil. cornstarch and salt. Whisk together until well-blended and frothy. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Drain chicken well.
- 2
In a pot over high heat, combine about 2-inches deep of water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and immediately add chicken, stirring to disperse. Bring water back to a gentle simmer and once it's barely bubbling, continue to cook chicken for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pot and drain well. Keep warm and set aside.
- 3
In a bowl, combine stir-fry sauce: oyster sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch and pepper. Whisk until well-blended and cornstarch is dispersed. Set aside.
- 4
In a wok or wide pan over high heat, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
- 5
Add green beans and cook, stirring regularly, until wrinkled.
- 6
Add stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring quickly, for about 1 minute or until thickened.
- 7
Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Serve hot.