Green Bean Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs chicken
- salt and pepper
- 2 TBSP canola or vegetable oil
- 3 TBSP black bean garlic sauce
- 3 TBSP brown sugar
- 8 oz sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1/2 cup cashew halves (optional)
Instructions
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1. Trim ends off of green beans and break in half. Boil in 2-3 inches of water until tender, about 10 minutes.
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2. Cook rice according to package instructions.
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3. Meanwhile, slice raw chicken into small, thin slices. Season with salt and pepper.
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4. Heat oil over medium-low heat in a large saute pan. Pour chicken into skillet and cook until almost done.
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5. Stir in black bean sauce and brown sugar. Cook until chicken is cooked through and sauce is heated.
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6. Stir in cooked green beans, water chestnuts, and cashews.
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7. Serve over rice.
Notes
Black Bean Garlic Sauce can be found in most grocery stores on the Asian food isle. It can also be found online on Amazon.
