Szechuan Green Bean Stir Fry

If you like Szechuan Green Beans, you'll love this Szechuan Green Bean Stir Fry! Made in just one pan and ready in 20 minutes or less!

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 15

Servings:

Calories: 369kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Equipment

1 12-inch skillet

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons olive oil
1 pound green beans fresh
2 pounds ground chicken
4 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 Tablesoons chili garlic sauce
2 Tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

In a large skillet, heat 2 Tablespoons olive oil over medium-high heat.
Add green beans and sauté 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beans begin to brown. Remove from pan and set aside.
To the same skillet, heat 1 Tablespoon olive oil over medium heat.
Add ground chicken and minced garlic; cook, crumbling, 4-5 minutes or until chicken is no longer pink.
In a glass measuring cup or bowl, combine the sauce ingredients and mix well. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the skillet and stir to combine.
Add the green beans back to the skillet and stir to coat. Continue cooking 2-3 minutes or until sauce begins to thicken.

Notes

Storing & Reheating

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. To reheat, transfer to a skillet. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes or until heated through.

Recipe Variations

Substitute ground turkey, ground beef, or chicken breast for the ground chicken
Use frozen green beans if fresh are unavailable
Cut the green beans in half or in smaller pieces
Add additional vegetables, such as matchstick carrots, mushrooms, or red peppers
Add extra chili garlic sauce or crushed red peppers for additional spice
Substitute sriracha sauce for the chili garlic sauce
For a sweeter sauce, add more brown sugar
For a thicker sauce, add 1 Tablespoon cornstarch

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