Description
This balanced stir fry combines tender chicken breast with crisp, fresh green beans in a savory, light sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights, this Asian-inspired dish is packed with lean protein and fiber, offering a wholesome dinner that is both nutrient-dense and satisfying. With simple preparation and restaurant-quality flavors, it brings healthy, whole-food cooking to your table in under thirty minutes.
Ingredients
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon soy sauce
Salt and black pepper to taste
1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce (halal-certified)
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
In a bowl, combine chicken pieces with 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, salt, and pepper; let marinate for 10 minutes.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken and stir-fry until fully cooked and golden brown; remove from pan and set aside.
Add the trimmed green beans to the same skillet with a splash of water, cover, and steam for 3-4 minutes until crisp-tender.
Add minced garlic and grated ginger to the beans, stir-frying for 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together low-sodium soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chicken broth.
Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce mixture over the ingredients.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Finish with a drizzle of sesame oil and serve immediately.
Notes
Ensure chicken pieces are cut uniformly for even cooking. For a heartier meal, serve over steamed jasmine rice or quinoa. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Chicken Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 85mg