Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ For Velveting the Chicken

01 - 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
02 - 1 teaspoon baking soda
03 - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
04 - 1 tablespoon water
05 - 1 tablespoon soy sauce
06 - 1 tablespoon sesame oil

→ For the Stir Fry

07 - 2 tablespoons sesame oil, divided
08 - 1 pound frozen green beans
09 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
10 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
11 - 3 tablespoons soy sauce
12 - 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
13 - 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
14 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
15 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
16 - 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
17 - 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - In a bowl, combine the sliced chicken breasts with baking soda, cornstarch, water, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Mix until the chicken is fully coated. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes to tenderize the chicken and give it a silky texture.
02 - After marinating, rinse the chicken under cold water to remove the baking soda. Pat the chicken dry with paper towels.
03 - In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, and cornstarch (if using). Set aside.
04 - Heat 1 tablespoon of sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and season with a little salt and pepper. Stir-fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes, until fully cooked and lightly browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
05 - In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant. Add the frozen green beans directly to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they are heated through and slightly tender.
06 - Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the sauce over the chicken and beans, stirring to coat everything evenly. Let it cook for another 2 minutes to heat through and slightly thicken.
07 - Transfer the stir fry to a serving dish. Garnish with sliced green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - Velvet the chicken—it keeps it tender and silky, just like in restaurant stir-fries. Don't skip rinsing off the baking soda after marinating!
02 - Use frozen green beans straight from the freezer. They cook quickly and maintain a crisp-tender texture.
03 - Whisk the sauce ingredients together before cooking. Having it ready saves time and ensures everything cooks evenly.
04 - Adjust the sauce to your taste. Add a little extra hoisin for sweetness or a splash of soy sauce for more saltiness.
05 - Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for a fresh, crunchy finish that balances the dish beautifully.

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