Description
Experience the delightful flavors of Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry, a quick and easy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests. This recipe combines crispy chicken thighs with vibrant green beans and bell peppers, all coated in a savory sweet chili sauce. With just 40 minutes from prep to plate, you’ll savor every bite of this nutritious meal that’s family-friendly and endlessly customizable with your favorite vegetables. Whether served over rice or as a fresh lettuce wrap, this stir fry is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup steamed green beans
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- Minced garlic and optional ginger
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate chicken with oil, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cornstarch.
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat; cook chicken in batches until golden brown.
- Sauté sliced bell peppers until soft; add minced garlic for fragrance.
- Combine cooked chicken, green beans, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger (if using), and crushed red pepper in the skillet. Stir well.
- Serve immediately over rice or in lettuce wraps.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg