Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry with Sweet Chili Sauce, perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. This dish combines tender chicken, crisp green beans, and vibrant bell peppers in a sweet and savory sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (or olive oil), divided
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces (or use frozen, steamed)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional for spice)
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 1/2 cup sweet Thai chili sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: In a large bowl, toss the diced chicken with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Add cornstarch and mix until the chicken pieces are fully coated.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 2-3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Working in batches, cook the chicken pieces in the skillet until crispy and golden on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Cook the Vegetables: In the same skillet, add more oil if needed. Sauté the bell pepper for 3-4 minutes until soft. Add green beans and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until tender. Add minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Combine Everything: Return the chicken to the skillet with veggies. Add sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, and crushed red pepper. Stir until everything is coated in the sauce.
- Serve: Serve hot over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
Notes
- For extra spice, add sliced Thai chili peppers.
- For a milder dish, reduce or omit the crushed red pepper.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main dish
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of the recipe
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg