Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry brings tender strips of chicken and crisp-tender beans together in a glossy sauce with oyster, soy, and a hint of honey. The balance of sweet, salty, and tangy notes makes it vibrant and satisfying, ideal for a quick weeknight dinner over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 46 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 2 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 22
- Heart Health
- 47
- Metabolic
- 32
- Digestive
- 23
- Inflammatory
- 50
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
In a bowl, combine the chicken, mirin, cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Stir to mix, then set aside while you prepare the remaining ingredients.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk together the oyster sauce, mirin, rice wine vinegar, honey, soy sauce, cornstarch, and sesame oil until well blended. Set the sauce aside.
- 3
Cut the green beans in half and set them aside. Halve the onion, then slice it into 1/4-inch wedges.
- 4
Heat 1 tablespoon peanut oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often, for 1 minute. Add the green beans and continue to cook and stir for 2 minutes. Pour in the water and cook until the water evaporates and the beans are crisp-tender, about 2 more minutes. Transfer the green bean mixture to a large bowl.
- 5
Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the same wok over high heat. Cook the chicken undisturbed in a single layer for 1 minute. If needed, cook the chicken in two batches to avoid overcrowding. Flip the chicken and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add the garlic and stir frequently for 2 minutes. Return the green bean mixture to the wok, then add the sauce. Stir to combine and cook for 1 to 2 more minutes until heated through and the sauce thickens.
- Calories 365.25 kcal Moderate 18%
- Protein 24.73 g Good Source 49%
- Carbohydrate 29.42 g 11%
- Total Fat 17.61 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 3.31 g Moderate 17%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 100.91 mg High 34%
- Sodium 821.13 mg High 36%
- Dietary Fiber 4.34 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 11.02 g --
- Added Sugars 2.97 g Moderate 6%
- Calcium 54.47 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 2.0 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 400.44 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 40.35 mcg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin C 13.87 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Peanuts 🥜
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cornstarch, Green Beans, and Honey. Each serving provides about 365.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Boneless Chicken Thigh, Cornstarch, Green Beans, Honey, Minced Garlic. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 365.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry healthy?
- Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 365.25 calories and 24.73 g of protein, or 49% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 821.13 mg (36% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 3.31 g (17% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.97 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Peanuts, Soy, Sesame, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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