Green Beans and Chicken Stir Fry

Step 1: Prepare Aromatics and Vegetables [00:24]

• Slice 4 pieces of ginger.
• Peel 5 cloves of garlic, keep 1 whole and mince the other 4.
• Cut half an onion into bite-size pieces.
• Trim both ends of the green beans and cut into 3-inch sections.

Step 2: Prepare Chicken and Marinade [01:00]

• Slice chicken breast or thigh.
• Marinate chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, white pepper powder, a little sugar, a tiny bit of baking soda, corn starch, and water.
• Mix thoroughly and add a touch of oil.

Step 3: Prepare Corn Starch Slurry [01:34]

• Mix corn starch with cold water until smooth and free of lumps.

Step 4: Stir Fry Aromatics and Green Beans [01:48]

• Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
• Add ginger slices and whole garlic, sauté briefly to release flavor.
• Add a little salt and sugar to the oil.
• Add green beans and stir fry for about 5 minutes until wrinkles appear and beans are crisp-tender and bright green.
• Remove green beans from the pan.

Step 5: Stir Fry Onion [02:45]

• Increase heat to medium-high.
• Stir fry onion pieces quickly for about 10 seconds to remove raw taste.

Step 6: Cook Chicken [03:01]

• Add more oil if needed.
• Add marinated chicken and minced garlic to the pan.
• Stir fry until chicken is about 50% cooked.

Step 7: Add Flavorings and Finish Cooking Chicken [03:25]

• Add a splash of rice wine and continue stir frying until it evaporates.
• Add oyster sauce, regular soy sauce, and dark soy sauce.
• Stir fry until chicken color is even.
• Add a little water, let it boil and reduce into a sauce.

Step 8: Thicken Sauce and Combine Ingredients [03:54]

• Add the corn starch slurry to the pan.
• Stir continuously as sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
• Add back the green beans and onions.
• Toss everything quickly to combine.

Step 9: Serve [04:16]

• Serve the green beans and chicken stir fry hot.
• Enjoy a crisp, tender, and juicy homemade dish better than takeout!