Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken)
Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo brings tender chicken and crisp green beans together with juicy tomatoes and sweet red onion in a bright, soy-and-vinegar pan sauce perfumed with cumin and cilantro. The balance of tangy, salty, and aromatic notes makes it a standout weeknight stir-fry. Serve it hot over steamed rice for a satisfying dinner that feels both fresh and comforting.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook25 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Heat half the canola oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Sauté the garlic and chile peppers in the hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add the chicken to the wok. Stir in half the soy sauce and half the cumin with the chicken mixture; cook until the chicken is no longer pink in the center, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer the mixture to a bowl, keeping some drippings in the skillet, and return the skillet to the heat.
- 2
Heat the remaining oil in the skillet with the retained drippings. Stir the onion with the remaining soy sauce and cumin into the oil mixture; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes to the onion mixture; cook and stir until the tomatoes start to soften, about 1 minute.
- 3
Return the chicken mixture to the wok; add the green beans and vinegar. Cook and stir until the green beans are tender, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and sprinkle the cilantro over the mixture; toss to combine.
- Calories 234.78 kcal Moderate
- Protein 19.8 g Good Source
- Carbs 27.01 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.79 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.25 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 51.02 mg Moderate
- Sodium 826.27 mg High
- Fiber 4.82 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.46 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 299.14 mg Good Source
- Iron 3.3 mg Moderate
- Potassium 737.69 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 206.57 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 54.03 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken) is a Peruvian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 40 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Canola Oil, Diced Chicken Breast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 234.78 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken)?
- It is a Peruvian recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken) made of?
- The main ingredients are Canola Oil, Diced Chicken Breast, Diced Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken)?
- Explore these Peruvian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken)?
- About 40 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 25 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 234.78 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Vainitas Saltadas con Pollo (Peruvian Green Beans and Chicken) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
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