Description
This Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry is a vibrant and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken thighs coated in cornstarch for a crispy texture, sautéed with fresh bell peppers, steamed green beans, and tossed in a sweet chili sauce with aromatic garlic, ginger, and a hint of spice. Perfect for a quick yet satisfying weeknight meal served over rice.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken Marinade
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder (add more to taste)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Stir Fry
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil (plus 2 tbsp or more as needed)
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup steamed green beans (fresh or frozen, steamed)
- 1/2 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 tsp ginger, grated or minced (optional)
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/8 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, combine diced chicken, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Rub the seasoning well into the chicken pieces. Sprinkle the cornstarch over the chicken and mix until all pieces are evenly coated to ensure a crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until glistening. Cook the chicken in small batches, avoiding overcrowding to allow even cooking and browning. Frequently turn the pieces to prevent burning. Add more oil if the pan becomes dry. Once cooked and crispy to your preference, transfer the chicken to a plate and keep warm. Repeat with remaining chicken.
- Sauté Vegetables: In the same skillet, add the sliced bell peppers and sauté until they become soft but still retain some crunch, adjusting cooking time to your desired tenderness. Add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Combine and Finish: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Add the steamed green beans, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger (if using), and crushed red pepper. Stir well to combine, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are coated evenly with the sauce. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to heat through and allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over cooked rice or your preferred grain for a complete meal.
Notes
- Steamed green beans can be fresh green beans steamed briefly until tender-crisp or frozen green beans thawed and steamed.
- Adjust the amount of crushed red pepper to control the heat level according to your preference.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the sweet chili sauce and cornstarch are gluten-free.
- This stir fry cooks quickly; prep all ingredients before starting to make the process smooth.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Chicken stir fry, Green bean stir fry, Sweet chili chicken, Asian chicken recipe, Weeknight dinner, Quick chicken recipe
