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Quick & Easy String Bean Chicken

Name: Quick & Easy String Bean Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 9 min
Total time: 29 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast (sliced against the grain into 1/4-thick pieces) (Source: 1 lb skinless boneless chicken breast (sliced against the grain into 1/4-thick pieces)); 1 lb string beans (ends trimmed & cut into 2-inch-long pieces (or sub w/ frozen green beans)) (Source: 1 lb string beans (ends trimmed & cut into 2-inch-long pieces (or sub w/ frozen green beans))); 1/3 cup water (to cook the string beans) (Source: 1/3 cup water (to cook the string beans)); 2 tbsp + 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil) (Source: 2 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil); Source: 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or any neutral oil)); 3 tbsp water (Source: 3 tbsp water); 1 tbsp + 1 tbsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch / potato starch) (Source: 1 tbsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch / potato starch); Source: 1 tbsp cornstarch (or tapioca starch / potato starch)); 1 tsp + 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce) (Source: 1 tsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce); Source: 1 tbsp regular soy sauce (or light soy sauce)); 1/2 tsp baking soda (Source: 1/2 tsp baking soda); 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium) (Source: 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)); 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce) (Source: 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or vegetarian stir fry sauce)); 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce (Source: 1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce); 2 tsp white granulated sugar (or cane sugar) (Source: 2 tsp white granulated sugar (or cane sugar)); 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry wine / chicken stock) (Source: 2 tsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry wine / chicken stock)); 1 tsp sesame oil (Source: 1 tsp sesame oil); 3 each garlic cloves (minced) (Source: 3 garlic cloves (minced))

Quick & Easy String Bean Chicken is made with string beans, chicken breast, and chicken broth.

Prep: 20 min
Cook: 9 min
Total: 29 min
Original yield: Serves 4
Ingredients: 15 listed

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Estimating…

Main courseChineseChickenAsianPrep: 16–30 minutesTotal: 30 minutes or less

Recipe categories & planning details

Meal type: Main course
Primary protein: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese · Asian
Preparation & total time: Prep: 16–30 minutes · Total: 30 minutes or less

A few quick notes

1. Allow for marinating

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

2. Check when to cover

Follow the covered and uncovered stages in their stated order.

3. Prepare the first additions

Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.

Get to know the ingredients

skinless boneless chicken breast (sliced against the grain into 1/4-thick pieces)

In the method: In a large bowl, marinate sliced chicken breast with the marinade ingredients as listed above.

string beans (ends trimmed & cut into 2-inch-long pieces or sub w/ frozen green beans)

In the method: Add remaining vegetable oil into the pan followed by string beans and 1/3 cup or 80 ml of water.

water (to cook the string beans)

In the method: Heat 1 tbsp or 15 ml vegetable oil in a large pan on medium-high heat, cook marinated chicken until cooked through.

The last little job

Finish as directed

Serve and enjoy!

A little more help as you go

Keep the simmering stage

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Prepare the pan

Follow the pan-heating step before adding its ingredients.

Prepare the sauce mixture

Mix the sauce at its preparation step so it is ready when needed.

A few questions you might have

What should I prepare first?

Start with this step: In a large bowl, marinate sliced chicken breast with the marinade ingredients as listed above.

Which preparation step should I plan for?

Check the marinating step before planning the cooking.

What check should I look for as it cooks?

Then cover and steam until all the water has evaporated and the string beans taste tender, about 3-4 minutes.

Is there another preparation step to plan for?

Follow the simmering heat, timing and finish checks that are given.

Additional recipe notes

Storage & Reheating Leftovers will last up to 4 days stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. To reheat: microwave for 2-3 minutes until hot or reheat in a pan on medium heat. Freezer friendly? String bean chicken can be frozen for up to 3 months. To freeze: let the dish cool down and then store into a freezer-safe bag squeezing out the residual air. To reheat: defrost it overnight in the fridge and reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop until hot throughout.

Storage & reheating safety

For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.

These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures

Recipe source: christieathome.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.

Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.

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