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Thomas Baker

Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans: A Delicious Meal

This Easy Chinese Chicken and Green Beans recipe is a healthy low calorie meal perfect for a protein dinner. It's quick to prepare and combines tender chicken with flavorful green beans in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Enjoy a delicious, nutritious meal that's both satisfying and simple to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 303
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or tenders
  • 3 tablespoons corn starch
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups frozen green beans
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • pinch salt (or to taste)
  • pinch pepper
  • ¼ cup chopped green onion
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and put into a medium sized mixing bowl. Sprinkle and lightly coat with 2 tablespoons of the corn starch.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium high heat and add the chicken in a single layer. Saute for about 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through. Remove chicken from the pan and set on a plate lined with a paper towel.
  3. Add green beans to the pan and cook for 4 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. Remove green beans from pan and set with the chicken.
  4. Pour soy sauce into the pan, along with the sesame oil, garlic, ground ginger, salt, and pepper. Stir the sauce and bring to a boil (1-2 minutes). Mix the remaining corn starch with 2 to 3 tablespoons of water and add to the pan. Whisk the sauce and cook for a few minutes until slightly thickened.
  5. Transfer the chicken and green beans to the pan, mix and wait another 2-3 minutes. Then turn off the heat and leave the dish covered for another 5 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add a pinch of red chili flakes in step 4. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.