Description
This Panda Express String Bean Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory garlic-ginger sauce. It’s a healthier, homemade version of the takeout favorite, perfect for a satisfying meal in just 20 minutes. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a complete dish!
Ingredients
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- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast (sliced thinly)
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons water)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Instructions
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Prepare the Chicken: Slice chicken into thin strips and season with a pinch of salt and pepper.
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Blanch the Green Beans: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add green beans, and cook for 2 minutes. Drain and set aside.
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Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and set aside.
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Stir-fry Aromatics: In the same pan, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Add Green Beans & Sauce: Return green beans and chicken to the pan. Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and black pepper.
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Thicken the Sauce: Pour in the cornstarch slurry and stir until the sauce thickens, coating the chicken and beans evenly.
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Finish & Serve: Drizzle with sesame oil (if using), serve hot over rice, and enjoy!
Notes
- For extra tenderness, marinate the chicken in 1 teaspoon of soy sauce and cornstarch for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Swap proteins: This dish works great with shrimp, tofu, or beef.
- Want it spicier? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes or Sriracha.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Chinese-American