Chicken Green Beans Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, finely grated
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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½ tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
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1/3 cup water
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1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
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2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar (or 1 tablespoon honey)
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3 garlic cloves, chopped super fine
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½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1 tablespoon sesame seeds or tahini paste
→ Chicken
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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1 pound of ground chicken (or sub with turkey)
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A pinch of salt and black pepper, to your liking
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½ tablespoon toasted sesame oil
→ Vegetables
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1 white onion, diced into small chunks
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12 ounces of fresh green beans, trimmed and cut in half
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1 red bell pepper, chopped up
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2 medium carrots, thin slices only
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½ tablespoon sesame oil, toasted
→ Garnish
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Extra sesame seeds sprinkled on top (optional)
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Chopped-up roasted cashews, about ½ cup
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Green parts of scallions, finely sliced
# Instructions:
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Stir together the water, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, brown sugar, vinegar, ginger, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a medium mixing bowl. Set it aside for later use.
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Heat ½ tablespoon sesame oil in a big pot over medium heat. Add the ground chicken, season it with salt, pepper, and a bit of garlic powder. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Once it's fully cooked and no longer pink, transfer it to a bowl.
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In the same pot, add ½ tablespoon sesame oil and heat it up. Toss in the onion and carrots, cooking them for 2-4 minutes. Then, throw in the bell pepper and green beans. Let them cook for about 6-8 minutes, or until the green beans are a bit tender but still crunchy.
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Put the cooked chicken back into the pot with the veggies. Reduce the heat and pour in the sauce you prepared earlier. Stir everything occasionally and cook until the sauce thickens, which takes 2-4 minutes. Sprinkle cashews, scallions, and extra sesame seeds on top to finish.
# Notes:
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Best served with quinoa, rice, or cauliflower rice.
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If you're making rice, start it first since brown rice needs around 40 minutes.
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Ground turkey is a perfect swap for chicken if you'd prefer.