Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry: A Deliciously Simple Weeknight Dinner
- Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
- Vegetables:
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 cup steamed green beans
- 1/2 tbsp minced garlic cloves
- 1/4 tsp ginger (optional)
- Seasonings:
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp crushed red pepper
- 1/8 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/4 cups sweet chili sauce
- In a large bowl, combine the chicken, 1 tbsp oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Dust the chicken with cornstarch until evenly coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until glistening.
- Cook chicken in batches to avoid overcrowding, turning frequently until evenly cooked and crispy. Add more oil if needed.
- Remove chicken and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté bell peppers until tender.
- Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, adding green beans, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red peppers.
- Stir well to combine and coat evenly.
- Serve hot over rice.