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Green Bean Chicken

The best way to moist and super tender meat in stir-fries is velveting. Find out how and enjoy this green bean chicken without take out!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Main Entree
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 403kcal
Author: Lalaine Manalo

Ingredients

For Velveting

  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces

For the Stir-fry Sauce

  • ⅓ cup oyster sauce
  • ¼ cup chicken broth or water
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
  • 3 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon corn starch
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

For Stir-frying

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 thumb-size ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed
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Instructions

  • In a bowl, combine ingredients for velveting: egg white, Chinese cooking wine, 1 tablespoon of the oil. cornstarch and salt. Whisk together until well-blended and frothy. Add chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes. Drain chicken well.
  • In a pot over high heat, combine about 2-inches deep of water and 1 tablespoon of oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low and immediately add chicken, stirring to disperse. Bring water back to a gentle simmer and once it's barely bubbling, continue to cook chicken for about 1 minute, stirring occasionally. With a slotted spoon, remove chicken from pot and drain well. Keep warm and set aside.
  • In a bowl, combine stir-fry sauce: oyster sauce, chicken broth, soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, cornstarch and pepper. Whisk until well-blended and cornstarch is dispersed. Set aside.
  • In a wok or wide pan over high heat, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add garlic and ginger and cook, stirring regularly, for about 30 seconds or until aromatic.
  • Add green beans and cook, stirring regularly, until wrinkled.
  • Add stir-fry sauce mixture and cook, stirring quickly, for about 1 minute or until thickened.
  • Add chicken and cook, stirring regularly, for about 2 to 3 minutes or until chicken is heated through. Serve hot.

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Notes

  • For a more tender green beans, sear on medium high heat until wrinkled and then add ¼ cup water, cover, and steam until tender-crisp before adding sauce ingredients.
  • To add heat, stir in ¼ teaspoon dried red pepper flakes to sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 1313mg | Potassium: 753mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 818IU | Vitamin C: 16mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 2mg