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String Bean Chicken

Easy copycat recipe for an umami-rich at-home Chinese takeout dish
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
chilling 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian, Chinese
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 1/2 lbs. string beans
  • 1 white onion
  • 1 cup chicken stock
  • 4 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. hoisin sauce
  • 2 tsp. cornstarch
  • 2 tsp. rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp. sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp. ginger minced

Chicken Marinade

  • 4 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce
  • 2 Tbsp. mirin
  • 4 tsp. cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Prep your chicken and veggies: Slice the chicken into strips. Slice the onion into half moon shapes. Cut green beans into 2 inch pieces.
  • Combine the marinade ingredients together in a large bowl. Place the chicken into the marinade. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
  • Make the sauce: Whisk together the chicken stock, soy sauce, cornstarch, rice vinegar and hoisin sauce. Set aside.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chicken until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side. Remove from the pan onto a separate plate.
  • Wipe the pan clean. Add sesame oil, garlic, ginger and onions. Cook until the onions become soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the string beans to the pan and cook 3 more minutes.
  • Add the chicken back into the pan. Pour the sauce mixture into the pan and toss to coat. Simmer until the sauce thickens. Serve over cooked rice, if desired.
Keyword chicken, dairy free, dinner, easy, gluten free
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