String Bean Chicken Stir-Fry with Toasted Almonds
 
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Recipe type: Main Dish, Dinner
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 Tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 tsp powdered ginger
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tsp sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup chicken broth
  • 1 lb. fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 Tbsp canola oil, divided
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 lb. chicken, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 4 tsp garlic (4 cloves), minced
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ½ cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • Hot cooked rice (optional)
Instructions
  1. Combine first 7 ingredients in a medium bowl, stirring well to combine. Set aside.
  2. Put beans in a medium saucepan and cover beans halfway with water. Heat over high heat until boiling. Cover, reduce to medium, and cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and drain.
  3. In a large frypan, heat 1 Tbsp canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until brown on both sides and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove and keep warm.
  4. In same pan, heat remaining 1 Tbsp canola oil and add garlic and onion. Saute until onions are golden. Add chicken and beans, tossing to combine.
  5. Stir brown sugar mixture and pour into pan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly, until thickened.
  6. Serve over rice and sprinkle with almonds.
Recipe by Simple, Sweet & Savory at https://www.simplesweetsavory.com/string-bean-chicken-stir-fry-with-toasted-almonds/