Szechuan Chicken with Green Beans and basil

3 cups frozen green beans
1 tbls water
1/4 cup dry sherry
1/4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tbls soy sauce
1 tbs minced garlic
2 tbls szechuan seasoning
1 1/2 lb boneless chicken, cut in 1-in pieces
1/4 cup corn starch
3 tbls canola oil
1/4 cup coursely chopped fresh basil

1. In microwave-safe bowl, combine green beans and water, cover with plastic and microwave on high setting for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain well
2. In a small bowl, stir together sherry, chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and szechuan seasoning; set aside. In a large zip-top platic bag, combine chicken and cornstarch. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken. Remove chicken from bag; shake off excess cornstarch.
3. In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to hot oil; cook about 7 minutes or until cooked through, turning to brown on all sides. Add green beans to skillet; toss with chicken. Add sherry mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in basil.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user ENGINEERCHICK.