Chicken With Green And Yellow Beans Recipe

Name: Chicken With Green And Yellow Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 2 inch lengths; 1/2 lb fresh wax bean, cut into 2 inch pieces; 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus; 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks; 1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned; 1 small onion, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 2 inch lengths
1/2 lb fresh wax bean, cut into 2 inch pieces
3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons cornstarch, plus
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 (8 ounce) can pineapple chunks
1 medium sweet red pepper, julienned
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
hot cooked rice

1
Place beans in a saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil.
2
Cook, uncovered for 3 minutes; drain and set aside.
3
Pound chicken to 1/4 inch thickness; cut into 1/2 inch strips.
4
In a large skillet, stirfry chicken in oil for 2 to 4 minutes or until no longer pink.
5
Remove with a slotted spoon.
6
In a small bowl, combine constarch and soy sauce until smooth.
7
Drain the pineapple, reserving juice; set pinapple aside.
8
Stir the juice into the soy sauce mixture; set aside.
9
In the skillet, stirfry red pepper and onion for 5 minutes.
10
Add the chicken, beans, pineapple, salt and ginger.
11
Gradually stir in the soy sauce mixture.
12
Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
13
Serve with rice.

274

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 lb fresh green beans, cut in 2 inch lengths, 1/2 lb fresh wax bean, cut into 2 inch pieces, 3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Chicken With Green And Yellow Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken With Green And Yellow Beans

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