Fitness / September 23, 2024

Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe

Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry is a healthy and delicious dinner that won’t take a long time to make.

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If you want a meal that’s healthy and easy to make, Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry checks both those boxes. All you have to do is stir-fry the chicken and the green beans then add the stir fry sauce. It doesn’t take that much time or even a lot of cooking expertise to put together.

You’ll also be making a dish that tastes great. The aromatics in the recipe ensure this dish is bursting with flavor. I’m talking about garlic, ginger, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and more being added to the skillet. There is also plenty of room to add more veggies, sauces, or spices to make chicken and green bean stir fry exactly how you want it.

If you’re a true lover of stir fry, I have a few more recipes that I’m sure will interest you. The first is ground chicken stir fry, which is another great way to combine chicken and vegetables. Another option worth trying is paleo cashew chicken stir fry. If you’d prefer to take meat out of the equation, I can recommend cauliflower rice stir fry or cabbage stir fry. Finally, for you green bean lovers, I suggest trying low-carb keto green bean casserole.

Is Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe Healthy?

This recipe for chicken and green bean stir fry is a healthy one. Each serving has fewer than 400 calories and just seven grams of fat. The lean chicken breast is an excellent source of protein while green beans provide a lot of fiber and several vitamins. Plus, stir fry cooking typically requires less oil than other cooking methods, which also helps to keep this recipe healthy.

Come Prepared

If you want the cooking process to go smoothly, plan ahead. Do as much prep work as possible before you start cooking anything. This means cutting the chicken into smaller pieces and trimming the green beans before putting them in the frying pan. This also means combining the ingredients for the stir fry sauce ahead of time, which will allow you to test the flavor of the sauce and make any adjustments to the seasoning before assembling the dish.

INGREDIENTS

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon water

INSTRUCTIONS

Cook

Stir-fry chicken, set aside.

Stir-fry

Cook green beans, add garlic and ginger.

Combine

Add chicken back, mix in sauce and thicken.

Devour!

FAQs & Tips

How do I store the stir fry?

If there are leftovers, allow the stir fry to cool and then transfer it to an airtight container. In the fridge, it should remain good for 3 or 4 days.

How should I reheat the leftovers?

Ideally, place the leftovers in a skillet over medium heat until they are warmed up. Otherwise, place them in the microwave and heat in short bursts until the food is warm but not too hot.

How can I further enhance the stir fry?

Try adding more aromatics to the dish beyond garlic and ginger. Green onions and chilis are also good.

Serving Suggestions

Rice is usually the best way to complement a stir fry. My personal preference is coconut cilantro lime rice, although brown rice pilaf works, too. If you would prefer a side dish to a bed of rice, I recommend Thai cucumber salad or perhaps low-carb cucumber salad. I’ve also found that crispy air-fried egg rolls go brilliantly with chicken and green bean stir fry.