Panda Express String Bean Chicken 🥢🍗
A delicious and healthy stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a flavorful garlic-ginger soy sauce. This easy homemade version is even better than takeout—fresh, light, and packed with flavor!
📌 Ingredients (Serves 2-3)
For the Chicken & Veggies:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs), sliced thin
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- ½ small onion, sliced
For the Sauce:
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- ½ tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (slurry)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar (optional, for balance)
Aromatics & Stir-Fry:
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp ginger, minced
- 1 tbsp oil (for stir-frying)
🥢 Instructions
Step 1: Prep the Chicken & Sauce
- Slice chicken thinly against the grain for tenderness.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and cornstarch slurry. Set aside.
Step 2: Stir-Fry the Chicken
- Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
Step 3: Cook the Green Beans & Aromatics
- In the same pan, add a little more oil if needed.
- Toss in green beans and sauté for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add sliced onions, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 4: Combine & Sauce It Up
- Return the chicken to the pan.
- Pour in the sauce mixture, stirring well to coat everything.
- Cook for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and beans.
Step 5: Serve & Enjoy
- Serve hot over steamed jasmine rice or enjoy it as a low-carb dish on its own!
🔥 Cooking Tips
✔ Velvet the Chicken – Marinate in ½ tsp baking soda for 15 minutes and rinse for extra tenderness.
✔ Crispier Beans? – Blanch green beans for 1 minute in boiling water before stir-frying.
✔ Extra Umami? – Add ½ tsp white pepper or a dash of fish sauce.
🍽 Nutritional Information (Per Serving)
- Calories: ~300 kcal
- Protein: 35g
- Carbs: 12g
- Fats: 10g
- Fiber: 4g
🌿 Health Benefits
✅ High-Protein & Low-Carb – Great for muscle building and keto-friendly.
✅ Packed with Fiber – Green beans aid digestion & keep you full.
✅ Lower in Sodium – Homemade means healthier than takeout!
❓ Q&A
🔹 Can I make it gluten-free?
Yes! Use tamari instead of soy sauce and a gluten-free oyster sauce.
🔹 What can I substitute for hoisin sauce?
Mix 1 tsp soy sauce + ½ tsp honey + ½ tsp vinegar as an alternative.
🔹 Can I use frozen green beans?
Yes, but thaw and pat dry before cooking to avoid excess water.
🔹 What can I serve this with?
Steamed rice, fried rice, cauliflower rice, or noodles!
Enjoy your homemade Panda Express String Bean Chicken! 🍗🥢 Let me know if you need modifications! 😊