SWEET-AND-SOUR CHICKEN WITH GREEN BEANS

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Our version of this Chinese take-out staple has all the appeal of the original, with a fraction of the fat and calories.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup long-grain white rice
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup white vinegar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bell peppers (any color), seeded and diced large
1/2 pound green beans, trimmed and halved
5 scallions, thinly sliced
2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts (optional)

Steps:

  • Cook rice according to package instructions. Meanwhile, in a small bowl or measuring cup, whisk together cornstarch, sugar, soy sauce, and vinegar. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet or wok, heat oil over high. Add chicken, bell peppers, and green beans and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables begin to soften, about 5 minutes. Add scallions, ginger, and garlic and cook, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 4 minutes.
  • Whisk soy sauce mixture, add to skillet, and cook, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat. Fluff rice with a fork. To serve, spoon chicken mixture over rice and top with peanuts if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 447 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 36 g

Alfredo Dematos
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The sauce was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall the dish was good.


got venom
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again.


LORD FH тнє кιиg
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Followed the recipe exactly and it turned out amazing! The chicken was crispy and the sauce was so flavorful.


Aimee Villafranca
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


IB Creative
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This dish was easy to make and tasted delicious. The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


Claudia Bode
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Great recipe! I made it for a party and it was a big success.


Omar Camargo
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The kids especially loved the sweet and sour sauce.


Francina Zahra
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Easy to follow recipe and turned out great! The sauce was flavorful and the chicken was tender.


Kadir Jemal
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Loved the addition of green beans! It gave the dish a nice crunch and freshness.


Emmanuel Ameh
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Amazing dish! The sauce was perfectly balanced, and the chicken and green beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.