Description
Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry is a vibrant, flavorful dish that brings the best of both crispy chicken and fresh vegetables together in a delightful sweet chili sauce. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, taking just 40 minutes from start to finish. With its combination of textures and tastes, this stir fry is sure to impress everyone at the table. Plus, it’s versatile enough to allow for ingredient swaps according to your preferences. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying meal that packs protein and essential nutrients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 bell peppers (sliced)
- 1 cup steamed green beans
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic
- 1/4 tsp ginger (optional)
- 1 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine diced chicken with oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch. Mix until coated.
- Heat oil in a skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until crispy and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté sliced bell peppers until softened, then add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet with green beans, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger (if using), and crushed red pepper. Stir until well combined.
- Serve immediately over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg