Chicken Green Bean Stir (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon of grated fresh ginger
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1/3 cup of coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
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2 tablespoons of coconut sugar or brown sugar (or 1 tablespoon of honey)
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1/3 cup water
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1 tablespoon of rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
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3 cloves of garlic, chopped finely
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½ teaspoon red chili flakes
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1 tablespoon tahini or sesame seeds
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½ tablespoon of cornstarch or arrowroot powder
→ Chicken
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1 pound of ground chicken (or swap for turkey)
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½ tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
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Sprinkle of garlic powder, around ½ teaspoon
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A pinch of salt and some black pepper
→ Vegetables
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A small onion, chopped up
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12 ounces of trimmed and halved fresh green beans
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1 red bell pepper, diced up
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2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
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½ tablespoon of toasted sesame oil
→ Garnish
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Some extra sesame seeds, if you'd like
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Sliced green scallion tops
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½ cup of crushed roasted cashews
# Instructions:
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Whisk together water, coconut aminos, garlic, sugar, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, sesame seeds, chili flakes, and cornstarch in a mixing bowl. Set it aside for now.
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Heat ½ tablespoon of sesame oil in a large pot on medium. Add the chicken, season it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until the meat's fully done and crumbled, then move it to a separate bowl.
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In that same pot, heat another ½ tablespoon of sesame oil. Toss in the onion and carrots first, cooking them for 2-4 minutes. After that, add the green beans and bell pepper. Let everything cook for about 6-8 minutes until the beans are tender but still slightly crisp.
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Put the cooked chicken back into the pot with the veggies. Lower the heat and pour the sauce on top. Stir often and cook for 2-4 minutes until it thickens. To finish, top with scallions, cashews, and extra sesame seeds if you want.
# Notes:
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Perfect with rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice
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Start cooking rice in advance, especially brown rice—it takes around 40 minutes.
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Feel free to swap chicken with turkey.