String Bean Chicken

String Bean Chicken

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 395.0
  • Total Fat: 10.9 g
  • Cholesterol: 11.0 mg
  • Sodium: 500.0 mg
  • Total Carbs: 63.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 8.1 g
  • Protein: 11.7 g

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Introduction

Just like the food court...but better! Just like the food court...but better!
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients

    1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves 
    2 tbsp. soy sauce 
    2 tsp. rice wine 
    1 tsp. toasted sesame oil 
    2 tsp. cornstarch 
    1 tsp. sugar 
    2 tbsp. vegetable oil 
    1 cup onion, peeled, cut in 1/2-in. wedges 
    2 tbsp. garlic, minced 
    1 tsp. black-bean sauce 
    12 oz. green beans, trimmed, cut in 3-in. pieces 
    1 cup red bell pepper, large dice 
    hot cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Directions

Slice chicken breasts into 1/4-in. strips; place in medium bowl.

Combine soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, cornstarch and sugar in small bowl; pour over chicken breast; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes or until ready to cook.

Heat vegetable oil in wok (or large nonstick skillet) over high heat until quite hot. Add chicken; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until chicken begins to brown and is cooked through. Remove with slotted spoon to serving dish.

Return wok or skillet to high heat; add onion, garlic and black-bean sauce. Quickly stir in green beans and bell pepper. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp. 

Return chicken to wok; stir; toss over high heat until well mixed and heated through; about 2 minutes. 

Place in serving dish; serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Serving Size: 4