Spicy Chicken and Green Beans
Spicy Chicken and Green Beans
This Burmese stir fry has its influences based from Chinese, Thai, and Bangladeshi cuisine; with all of the mentioned countries bordering. Including prep time, this meal is ready in less than 30 minutes. You can also substitute tofu for chicken if you want the stir fry to be vegan.
Ingredients
- 12 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs cubed
- 2 tsp cornstarch
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 3/4 tsp five spice powder
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
Stir Fry Sauce
- 2 1/2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 2 tsp honey
- 2 tsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp shaoxing cooking wine
- 2 tsp chili garlic sauce
Stir Fry Vegetables
- 6 oz green beans trimmed
- 1 small red bell pepper cut into 1/2” strips
- 1 small onion cut into 1/2” strips
- 4 garlic cloves sliced
- 1 large red jalapeños thinly sliced
- 12 Thai basil leaves chopped
Garnish
- peanuts crushed
- green onions chopped
Instructions
- Prep all of the ingredients. Mix all of the sauce ingredients together. Season the chicken with the spices.
- Heat up the cooking oil in a sauté pan or wok over medium high heat. Sear the chicken for 3 minutes a side. Remove from the pan.
- Add in the green beans, peppers, and onions. Sauté for 5 minutes.
- Make a well in the center and add the garlic and chilies. Sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the chicken back in, along with the sauce. Cook for 4 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the basil.
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