Best 6 Thai Chicken And String Beans Recipes

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Thai chicken and string beans is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a casual weekend lunch. This popular Thai dish combines the savory flavors of chicken, crisp string beans, and aromatic spices, resulting in a satisfying and delicious dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. With its vibrant colors and zesty flavors, Thai chicken and string beans is a delightful dish that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

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QUICK THAI STRING BEANS AND CHICKEN RECIPE



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Quick Thai String Beans and Chicken Recipe: healthier, quick and easy recipe bursting with Thai flavors. It can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. Also learn to make homemade Thai paste

Provided by Molly Kumar

Categories     Chicken

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 Clove of Garlic
½ Inch Thai Ginger - you may use regular ginger too
2 Thai Chilies - you may use 1/2 tsp chili paste
1 Cube of Frozen Basil - or use 3-4 fresh Thai Basil
½ Tsp Palm Sugar - you may use Honey or Brown Sugar
1 Tsp Soy Sauce
Salt to taste
Pepper to taste
1 Chicken Breast - cut into thin strips
1/4 lb Green Beans - trimmed
2 Kefir Leaves - optional
2 Tbsp Roasted Peanuts - optional
2 Tbsp Sesame Seed Oil - for frying?
1 Tsp Sesame Seeds - for decoration

Steps:

  • Take Morter Pestle and add the 'Thai Curry Paste' ingredients in it.
  • Crush to form a rough paste.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add the 2 Kefir leaves and saute for 10 seconds. (Remove the leaves then - it's only used for flavoring).
  • Add 1 Tsp of the Thai Curry Paste and saute for 1/2 minute or until fragrant.
  • Now add the chicken strips and saute for a minute over high heat.
  • Reduce the heat to medium and continue cooking the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes or until cooked.
  • Remove the cooked chicken.
  • Add the green beans and saute for 2 minutes (lightly cooked).
  • Now, add the remaining Thai curry paste and saute for another minute over medium heat.
  • Add the cooked chicken, peanuts and stir everything evenly.
  • Saute cook for 2 more minutes and then turn off the heat.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 30 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 5 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 200 grams sodium, Sugar 12 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 15 grams unsaturated fat

THAI CHICKEN WITH BASIL STIR FRY



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This is delicious and easy to make. Make it as spicy as you like or keep it mild.

Provided by GABRIELLEDC

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups uncooked jasmine rice
1 quart water
¾ cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
¾ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
2 tablespoons fresh ginger root, minced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cut into 1/2 inch strips
3 shiitake mushrooms, sliced
5 green onions, chopped
1 ½ cups chopped fresh basil leaves

Steps:

  • Bring rice and water to a boil in a pot. Cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • In a bowl, mix the coconut milk, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, fish sauce, and red pepper flakes.
  • In a skillet or wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Stir in the onion, ginger, and garlic, and cook until lightly browned. Mix in chicken strips, and cook about 3 minutes, until browned. Stir in the coconut milk sauce. Continue cooking until sauce is reduced be about 1/3. Mix in mushrooms, green onions, and basil, and cook until heated through. Serve over the cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 505.5 calories, Carbohydrate 60 g, Cholesterol 78 mg, Fat 12.1 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 36.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.7 g, Sodium 804.4 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

THAI CHICKEN



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Sometimes I like to enhance the Thai flavor of this recipe by adding a few sprigs of mint to the pot. If you can find Thai basil, that would add even more authenticity To make this even spicier, increase the amount of sweet chili sauce by 1/2 teaspoon. Find sweet chili sauce along with fish sauce in the Asian section of the grocery store or at an Asian market.

Yield serves 2

Number Of Ingredients 15

Canola oil spray
1 cup white rice
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon broth (chicken or vegetable) or water
1/2 to 3/4 pound chicken breasts or thighs or chicken strips
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons Asian fish sauce
1/2 teaspoon sweet chili sauce
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground white pepper
One 6-ounce can bamboo shoots, drained
1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, and cut into strips
2 cups fresh or frozen cut green or yellow string beans
1 head baby bok choy, trimmed and roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450°F.
  • Spray the inside and lid of a cast-iron Dutch oven with canola oil.
  • Rinse the rice in a strainer under cold water until the water runs clear and pour into the pot. Add the liquid, and stir to make an even layer. Add the chicken.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the hoisin sauce, cilantro, fish sauce, chili sauce, coriander, salt, and pepper. Pour over the chicken.
  • Scatter the bamboo shoots over the chicken. Add the bell pepper, followed by the beans. Top with the bok choy until the pot is full.
  • Cover and bake for 45 minutes, or until 3 minutes after the aroma of a fully cooked meal escapes the oven. Serve immediately.
  • Calories: 539
  • Protein: 36g
  • Carbohydrates: 94g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg
  • Sodium: 894mg
  • Fiber: 6g

THAI-STYLE GREEN BEANS



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Thai for two, anyone? Peanut butter, soy sauce and hoisin sauce flavor this quick, fabulous bean dish.-Candy McMenamin, Lexington, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 20m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon chopped shallot
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
Optional: Minced fresh cilantro and chopped dry roasted peanuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, peanut butter and red pepper flakes; set aside. , In a small skillet, saute shallot and ginger in oil over medium heat for 2 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add green beans; cook and stir for 3 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add sauce; toss to coat. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 12g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

CHICKEN STIR-FRY WITH THAI PEANUT SAUCE



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This made-from-scratch peanut sauce is thick, rich, and spicy. Serve over rice noodles or steamed jasmine or brown rice with a sweet-and-sour cucumber salad for a refreshing side dish that complements the peanut sauce.

Provided by Jeannette

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Thai

Time 55m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅔ cup creamy, low-salt peanut butter
1 cup hot water, divided
¼ cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon red curry paste, or more to taste
¼ cup canola oil, divided
1 ½ pounds boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic, or more to taste
1 cup broccoli florets
1 large carrot, cut into thick strips
½ cup halved green beans
½ cup sliced zucchini
1 small onion, sliced
½ sweet red pepper, thinly sliced
3 scallions, sliced
½ cup unsalted, dry-roasted peanuts, divided
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro, divided
1 lime, cut into wedges
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste

Steps:

  • Whisk peanut butter, 1/3 cup hot water, brown sugar, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and curry paste together in a bowl. Set peanut sauce aside.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a deep skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken, ginger, and garlic. Saute, stirring constantly, until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
  • Pour 2/3 cup hot water into skillet. Add broccoli, carrot, and green beans. Cover and steam for 2 minutes. Remove vegetables from skillet and reserve steaming liquid in a bowl.
  • Add 1 tablespoon oil to skillet. Add zucchini, onion, and red pepper; stir-fry for 4 minutes. Return steamed broccoli, carrots, and green beans to the skillet. Add remaining oil, if needed. Continue cooking until vegetables are tender but still crisp, 3 to 5 minutes more. Reduce heat to medium-low.
  • Return cooked chicken to skillet. Add peanut sauce, scallions, 1/3 cup peanuts, and 1/3 cup cilantro. Stir thoroughly and heat through, 1 to 3 minutes. Add reserved steaming liquid to thin sauce, if necessary.
  • Garnish with lime wedge and remaining peanuts and cilantro. Sprinkle with red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.4 calories, Carbohydrate 26.4 g, Cholesterol 64.6 mg, Fat 34.8 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 36.4 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 307.7 mg, Sugar 14.1 g

STIR FRIED STRING BEANS WITH THAI BASIL



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Make and share this Stir Fried String Beans With Thai Basil recipe from Food.com.

Provided by saolao

Categories     Asian

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 lb ground pork or 1/2 lb chicken
2 cups string beans
20 basil leaves
2 garlic cloves
2 chilies
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons oyster sauce

Steps:

  • Cut string beans (1 inch).
  • Pound garlic and chilies with mortar and pestle.
  • heat oil in wok until hot, add garlic and chilies and stir fried for a few min until golden brown.
  • add ground pork or chicken and stir for 5 minute.
  • add string beans, fish sauce, sugar and oyster sauce and stir for 3 to 4 minute.
  • add basil leaves and stir for 1 min and serves with
  • steam rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 209.5, Fat 12.3, SaturatedFat 4.5, Cholesterol 40.9, Sodium 636.5, Carbohydrate 13.9, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 9.3, Protein 11.8

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, string beans, and other vegetables will give your dish the best flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and other spices will help it to stay moist and tender during cooking.
  • Cook the chicken and vegetables separately: This will help to ensure that both the chicken and vegetables are cooked evenly.
  • Add the vegetables to the chicken towards the end of cooking: This will help to prevent the vegetables from becoming overcooked.
  • Serve the dish over rice: Rice is a great way to soak up the delicious sauce from the chicken and vegetables.

Conclusion:

Thai chicken and string beans is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The combination of tender chicken, crisp string beans, and flavorful sauce is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy Asian-inspired meal, give this recipe a try!

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