Chicken Green Beans Stir Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
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1/3 cup of water
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1 tablespoon of sesame seeds or use tahini instead
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1/3 cup soy sauce with less sodium or coconut aminos
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1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
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3 garlic cloves, chopped super fine
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½ tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot powder for thickening
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½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes for a little kick
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A couple tablespoons of coconut or brown sugar, or use 1 tablespoon honey
→ Chicken
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1 pound of ground chicken (try turkey if you want)
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½ tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
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A small pinch of garlic powder (about ½ teaspoon)
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Some salt and pepper, however much you like
→ Vegetables
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12 ounces of green beans, trimmed and cut in half
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One red bell pepper, chopped up
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A white onion, diced
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Two medium carrots, sliced thin
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Another ½ tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
→ Garnish
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A handful (½ cup) of roasted cashews, chopped
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The green ends of scallions, sliced thin
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Optional sesame seeds sprinkled on top
# Instructions:
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Grab a medium bowl and whisk together the water, soy sauce, garlic, sugar, sesame oil, vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Set it aside for later.
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Heat up ½ tablespoon of sesame oil in a big pot on medium. Add the chicken, sprinkle on garlic powder, and season with some salt and pepper. Cook it while breaking it apart until you don't see any pink. Move it to a separate dish when done.
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In the same pot, add another ½ tablespoon of sesame oil. Toss in the carrots and onions first, stirring for 2-4 minutes. Then add the bell pepper and green beans. Let them cook for about 6-8 minutes until the beans are tender but still crisp.
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Put the chicken back in with the cooked veggies. Turn the heat down low and pour in your mixed sauce. Heat everything up until the sauce gets nice and thick, which takes about 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle on cashews, scallions, and sesame seeds to finish, if you like.
# Notes:
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Perfect with rice, quinoa, or even cauliflower rice.
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If you're making rice, start on it early. Brown rice can take up to 40 minutes.
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No chicken? Ground turkey swaps in just fine.