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Panda Express String Bean Chicken – A Quick & Flavorful Takeout Classic

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A quick and savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast, crisp green beans, and sweet onions in a rich soy-garlic sauce — just like Panda Express, but better made at home.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced

  • 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed

  • ½ medium onion, sliced

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 tsp fresh ginger, minced

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinade)

  • ½ tsp sesame oil (for marinade)

  • 1 tsp cornstarch (for marinade)

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 2 tsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tsp dark soy sauce

  • ½ tsp sugar

  • ¼ cup water or chicken broth

  • ½ tsp cornstarch (for sauce)

  • 1–2 tbsp neutral oil (canola or avocado)

  • Additional ½ tsp sesame oil (for finishing)

Instructions

  • Marinate chicken with soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil for 15–20 minutes.

  • Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Drain and shock in ice water.

  • In a small bowl, mix oyster sauce, soy sauces, sugar, water, and cornstarch to make the sauce.

  • Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Sear chicken until golden and cooked through. Set aside.

  • Add more oil if needed. Sauté garlic, ginger, and onion until soft.

  • Add green beans and chicken. Pour in sauce and stir-fry until thickened.

  • Drizzle sesame oil on top, toss to coat, and serve hot.

Notes

Great for meal prep. Serve with rice or noodles. Substitute tofu or tempeh for a vegetarian version.

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