Cook The Book: Three Cup Chicken With Green Beans Recipe

Name: Cook The Book: Three Cup Chicken With Green Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs, sliced against the grain to 1/4-inch-thick pieces; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1/3 cup soy sauce; 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil; 20 cloves of garlic, smashed or coarsely chopped; 20 slices of fresh ginger; 1/3 cup rice wine; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and snapped in half to roughly 2-3-inch pieces; 2 scallions, chopped; 2-3 dried whole red chilies (optional); 1 large bunch Thai basil leaves; Rice for serving

Servings: persons

3 pounds boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs, sliced against the grain to 1/4-inch-thick pieces
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil
20 cloves of garlic, smashed or coarsely chopped
20 slices of fresh ginger
1/3 cup rice wine
3 tablespoons sugar
1 pound green beans, ends trimmed and snapped in half to roughly 2-3-inch pieces
2 scallions, chopped
2-3 dried whole red chilies (optional)
1 large bunch Thai basil leaves
Rice for serving

1
Mix chicken pieces in cornstarch and two teaspoons of soy sauce in a bowl. Cover and chill to marinate at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
2
In a large nonstick pan, heat sesame oil with the chilies, garlic and ginger until oil just begins to bubble.
3
Add chicken and stir to brown pieces on all sides a little bit. Add rice wine, remaining soy sauce, and sugar. Stir until boiling, then cover.
4
Let simmer on medium-low 8 minutes or slightly longer if using chicken with bones. Add the green beans and basil and stir the pan to evenly distribute them. Cover partially and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
5
Add scallions and toss once more.
6
Serve with white rice.

1045

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

115

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 3 pounds boneless chicken breasts and/or thighs, sliced against the grain to 1/4-inch-thick pieces, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1/3 cup soy sauce, 1/3 cup plus 2 teaspoons sesame oil, and more.

Yes, Cook The Book: Three Cup Chicken With Green 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.

Cook The Book: Three Cup Chicken With Green Beans

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