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Crispy Chicken Stir Fry

Crispy Chicken Stir Fry With Blistered Green Beans in a skillet with a serving spoon
  • Serves:  5
  • Prep Time:  15 min
  • Cook Time:  20 min

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 2-inch cubes
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 4 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • ¾ pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 3-inch pieces
  • 3 large garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste, such as sambal oelek
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • Sesame seeds, for serving (optional)
  • Minced fresh cilantro leaves, for serving (optional)

Method

  1. In a medium sized bowl, toss together the chicken and cornstarch.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of the sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once the oil is glistening, working in batches as needed, add the chicken in a single layer and cook, turning often, until golden brown on all sides and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with the remaining chicken, adding more oil only if necessary.
  3. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil to the same skillet over high heat. Once the oil is glistening and almost smoking, add the green beans and cook, stirring often, until blistered and just tender, about 5 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the chicken.
  4. Reduce the heat to medium-low, and let the skillet cool slightly. Add the garlic, ginger, soy sauce, chili paste, and salt. Cook, stirring often, until combined and the garlic is fragrant, about 1 minute. Return the chicken and green beans to the skillet and stir to coat in the sauce.
  5. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro, if desired, and serve immediately.