30-Minute Sesame Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry

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Looking for a quick and tasty dinner? This 30-minute sesame chicken green bean stir fry is perfect for busy weeknights. You’ll love the mix of juicy chicken, crisp veggies, and savory sauce that comes together in just half an hour.

This easy stir fry uses simple ingredients like chicken, green beans, carrots, and bell peppers. The sesame-ginger sauce adds tons of flavor without much work. It’s a great way to use up veggies in your fridge and get a balanced meal on the table fast.

Exact Ingredients (+ Possible Substitutes)

Here’s what you’ll need for this tasty stir fry:

• 1 pound chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
• 2 cups green beans, trimmed
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced
• 1 carrot, julienned
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

For the sauce:

• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce (or coconut aminos)
• 1/3 cup water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon coconut sugar (or brown sugar)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch (or arrowroot starch)

Can’t find some ingredients? Try these swaps:

• Swap chicken for tofu or shrimp
• Use snap peas instead of green beans
• Replace bell pepper with zucchini
• Sub honey for coconut sugar
• Use white vinegar if you’re out of rice vinegar

Remember, you can always adjust the veggies based on what’s in your fridge!

Instructions

Get ready to make this tasty stir fry! Start by mixing up the sauce. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, water, garlic, coconut sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set this aside for later.

Heat some sesame oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add your sliced chicken and cook it for 3-4 minutes on each side. Once it’s no longer pink, take it out and put it on a plate.

Next, toss your green beans into the same pan. Let them cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally. They should start to get a bit tender but still have some crunch.

Now it’s time to bring it all together! Put the chicken back in the pan with the green beans. Pour your sauce over everything and stir it up. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and beans.

Your stir fry is ready to serve! Dish it up over rice or noodles if you like. Enjoy your quick and yummy meal!

Tips, Tricks & Storing

Make this stir fry even faster by prepping ingredients ahead of time. Cut chicken and veggies in advance and store in the fridge.

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in some of the sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking.

Don’t overcrowd the pan when cooking. Work in batches if needed to get a nice sear on the chicken and veggies.

Add a splash of water if the sauce gets too thick while cooking. This helps thin it out and coat everything evenly.

Try swapping in different veggies like broccoli, snap peas, or bell peppers for variety.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave.

For meal prep, portion into individual containers. Keep the sauce separate to prevent sogginess.

Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

Serve over rice, noodles, or cauliflower rice for a complete meal. Add some sriracha or chili oil if you like it spicy!