Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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A third of a cup of coconut aminos or soy sauce, low in sodium
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1/3 cup plain water
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2 spoons of toasted sesame oil
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Three cloves of garlic, chopped fine
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Half a teaspoon of red pepper flakes
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1 spoon of rice vinegar
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1 spoonful of grated ginger, freshly done
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1 spoon of sesame seeds or some tahini as an option
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Half a tablespoon of arrowroot or cornstarch
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2 tablespoons of coconut sugar or brown sugar (or even a tablespoon of honey)
→ Chicken
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, just a dash
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A pound of ground chicken (sub with turkey if you'd like)
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About a tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
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Seasoning: salt and pepper, a touch of each
→ Vegetables
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Trimmed green beans, around 12 ounces, cut in half
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One red bell pepper, chopped into cubes
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A white onion, diced into pieces
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Two medium carrots, sliced thin
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Toasted sesame oil, about half a tablespoon
→ Garnish
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A handful of cashews, chopped and roasted (1/2 cup)
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Some extra sesame seeds for topping, if you'd like
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Finely sliced scallions, only the green parts
# Instructions:
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Stir together water, soy sauce, sesame oil, minced garlic, brown or coconut sugar, rice vinegar, pepper flakes, fresh ginger, sesame seeds, and starch in a medium bowl. Set it aside for later use.
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Heat a bit of sesame oil (about 1/2 tablespoon) in a big pan over medium heat. Toss in the ground chicken and crumble it as you cook, sprinkling a bit of garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Keep cooking until it's no longer pink, then set it aside in a bowl.
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In the same pan, toss in another 1/2 tablespoon of sesame oil. Throw in the white onion and sliced carrots first, cooking for 2-4 minutes. Then add chopped bell pepper and green beans, letting them soften just a bit—around 6-8 minutes—but keep the beans with a little crunch.
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Put the chicken back into the pan with the vegetables. Turn the heat to low and pour in that sauce you made earlier. Let it simmer gently until the sauce thickens, about 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle cashews, scallions, and sesame seeds (if using) before serving.
# Notes:
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Perfect partner for rice, cauliflower rice, or even quinoa.
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Cooking rice takes time, especially brown rice—it needs about 40 minutes, so start that first.
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Want to change things up? Ground turkey works as a swap for chicken.