Description
String Bean Chicken is a quick, flavorful stir-fry made with tender marinated chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory, glossy sauce. It’s a healthier, homemade take on Chinese takeout that’s perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 1 tbsp light soy sauce (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for marinade)
- 1 tbsp water (for marinade)
- 1 tsp vegetable oil (for marinade)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cornstarch (for sauce)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 yellow onion, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups string beans (green beans), trimmed
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken with light soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, cornstarch, water, and 1 tsp vegetable oil. Let sit for at least 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together chicken broth, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, sugar, and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large pan over high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add remaining oil to the same pan. Sauté string beans for about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until crisp-tender.
- Push beans to one side and add sliced onion and garlic. Sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
- Give the sauce mixture a quick stir and pour into the pan. Simmer for 1–2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
- Add the chicken back to the pan. Drizzle in sesame oil and toss everything together for 30 seconds until well coated.
- Serve hot over jasmine rice.
Notes
- Swap chicken for shrimp, tofu, or beef for variation.
- Use asparagus, broccoli, or bell peppers if green beans aren’t available.
- Add heat with chili flakes, sambal oelek, or Thai chilis.
- For more veggies, toss in mushrooms, baby corn, or zucchini.
- Store in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
