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Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry – A Quick and Savory Weeknight Dinner

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A quick and savory chicken and green bean stir-fry in a garlicky soy sauce, perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated

  • 2 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for chicken marinade)

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 tsp sesame oil

  • 2 tbsp neutral oil (canola, avocado, or peanut)

  • Optional: red chili flakes or sliced red chili

Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine chicken, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and a splash of sesame oil. Let marinate 10–15 mins.

  • Mix sauce: combine light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, 1 tsp cornstarch, and water. Set aside.

  • Blanch green beans for 2–3 mins in boiling water, then transfer to ice water. Drain.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high. Add chicken in a single layer. Sear for 1–2 mins, then stir-fry until cooked. Remove from pan.

  • Add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 secs.

  • Add green beans. Stir-fry 3–4 mins until blistered and tender-crisp.

  • Return chicken to pan. Pour sauce over. Cook 1–2 mins until thickened.

  • Drizzle with sesame oil. Toss and serve hot.

Notes

  • Use tamari for gluten-free.

  • Substitute tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian version.

  • Serve with rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice.

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