Chicken Stir Fry with Green Beans
This chicken stir fry with green beans is an easy chicken stir fry recipe perfect for busy weeknights. Packed with flavor and made in just 25 minutes, it's a healthy chicken and green beans stir fry that can please the whole family. Enjoy this quick stir fry with chicken and green beans over rice for a complete meal!
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken thigh, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons sugar (or honey)
- 3 cloves garlic, crushed and roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 lb green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or water
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the chicken pieces with cornstarch, soy sauce, sesame oil, sugar, and garlic. Mix well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- While the chicken marinates, trim the green beans by snipping off the ends. Set aside.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken along with its marinade. Stir-fry the chicken for about 2 minutes or until it starts to brown. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same pan, add another drizzle of oil if needed. Toss in the green beans and stir-fry for 1 minute to give them some color. Add the chicken broth or water, cover with a lid, and let steam for 2 minutes. This quick steaming softens the beans while keeping them vibrant.
- Uncover the pan and return the chicken to it. Add the oyster sauce and stir everything together, letting the sauce coat the chicken and green beans. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes more, until the chicken is fully cooked and the green beans reach your preferred tenderness.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with extra soy sauce or salt if needed. Serve hot over steamed rice and enjoy!
Notes
Swap chicken thighs with chicken breast, turkey, or even shrimp. Make it spicy with chili crisp, chili oil, or fresh chilies. Add extra veggies like broccoli, onions, snow peas, or carrots. Vegetarian? Use mushroom oyster sauce for great flavor without seafood. Note: The color of the green beans can vary — cook them quickly for bright and crunchy beans, or a little longer for darker, saucier beans. Both ways are delicious!