Sure! Here's a simple and delicious recipe for Green Bean Chicken:
Ingredients:
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 lb (450g) fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions:
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, cornstarch, and chicken broth. Set aside.
- Cook the Chicken:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook the chicken until it's browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Cook the Green Beans:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
- Add minced garlic and ginger, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and crisp-tender.
- Combine and Finish:
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans.
- Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and green beans.
- Stir well to coat everything evenly in the sauce.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and coat the chicken and green beans.
- Serve:
- Once the sauce has thickened and everything is heated through, remove from heat.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
- Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Enjoy your delicious Green Bean Chicken!
