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Chinese String Bean Chicken

Chinese String Bean Chicken

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  • Author: Maria
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stir-Fry
  • Cuisine: Chinese
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Chinese String Bean Chicken is a savory stir-fry made with tender marinated chicken, crisp string beans, and a rich umami-packed sauce with soy, oyster sauce, and black beans. It’s a quick and flavorful dish perfect for serving over steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs, sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon White Pepper
  • ½ tablespoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine
  • ½ tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • ½ tablespoon Cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce (for sauce mixture)
  • 1.5 tablespoons Oyster Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Fermented Black Beans or Black Bean Sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Cooking Wine (for sauce mixture)
  • ½ tablespoon Chicken Powder
  • 1.25 cups Water
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch (for sauce mixture)
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil (for sauce mixture)
  • 2 tablespoons Cooking Oil
  • 1 lb Fresh String Beans, trimmed
  • 1 clove Garlic, minced
  • 1 slice Ginger

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine chicken thighs with baking soda, salt, white pepper, Shaoxing cooking wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well and let marinate for 15–20 minutes.
  2. In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, fermented black beans (or black bean sauce), Shaoxing wine, chicken powder, water, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Set aside.
  3. Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Stir-fry marinated chicken until browned and mostly cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  4. In the same wok, add a little more oil if needed. Stir-fry garlic, ginger, and string beans for 3–4 minutes until beans are tender-crisp.
  5. Return the chicken to the wok and pour in the prepared sauce mixture. Stir and cook until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and beans.
  6. Serve hot with steamed rice or noodles.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken with baking soda helps tenderize it, creating a restaurant-style texture.
  • For extra flavor, lightly blister the string beans in oil before stir-frying.
  • If you prefer less sodium, use low-sodium soy sauce.
  • This dish is best served immediately while the beans are still crisp.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup with sauce
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 870mg
  • Fat: 17g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 24g
  • Cholesterol: 85mg

Find it online: https://cooktune.com/chinese-string-bean-chicken/