Indonesian Chicken With Green Beans

This Indonesian-inspired dish brings together tender strips of boneless chicken and crisp-tender green beans in a fragrant, savory sauce. The flavor profile is bright and aromatic, driven by fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of warmth from crushed red pepper, balanced with the acidity of lime and the earthiness of turmeric. It's a quick, satisfying meal that feels both comforting and exotic. The sauce, thickened with cornstarch, clings beautifully to the chicken and vegetables, making it perfect served over hot steamed rice.

Cooking Method: Boiling, Stir Frying

Cuisine: Indonesian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 4

Calories: 450

Description

This Indonesian-inspired dish brings together tender strips of boneless chicken and crisp-tender green beans in a fragrant, savory sauce. The flavor profile is bright and aromatic, driven by fresh ginger, garlic, and a hint of warmth from crushed red pepper, balanced with the acidity of lime and the earthiness of turmeric. It's a quick, satisfying meal that feels both comforting and exotic. The sauce, thickened with cornstarch, clings beautifully to the chicken and vegetables, making it perfect served over hot steamed rice.

Directions

1
Cut the chicken breasts into thin strips and place them in a glass bowl.
2
In a small bowl, combine 2 TB lime juice, 1 TB minced ginger, and 4 cloves minced garlic.
3
Pour the lime mixture over the chicken strips, tossing to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to marinate.
4
Bring a medium pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and blanch for about 5 minutes, or until tender-crisp.
5
Drain the green beans and immediately rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process. Pat them dry with paper towels.
6
In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth, 2 TB lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, turmeric, and crushed red pepper to make the sauce base.
7
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 ts water until smooth and set aside.
8
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat.
9
Add half of the marinated chicken strips to the skillet in a single layer. Stir-fry until golden brown and just cooked through, about 3-4 minutes.
10
Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside on a plate. Add another 1 teaspoon of oil to the pan.
11
Stir-fry the remaining chicken strips until golden and cooked through. Remove from the pan and add to the plate with the first batch.
12
Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon of oil in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced onion and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 2 minutes until slightly softened.
13
Add the remaining 4 cloves minced garlic and 1 TB minced ginger to the skillet. Stir-fry for 1 minute until fragrant.
14
Pour the sauce mixture (broth, lime, soy, etc.) into the skillet and bring to a boil.
15
Stir in the dissolved cornstarch mixture. Boil for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens lightly.
16
Return the chicken and blanched green beans to the skillet. Toss everything together and cook for 2 minutes to heat through and coat in sauce.
17
Spoon the chicken and vegetables over 3 cups of hot cooked rice.
18
Bring the remaining sauce in the skillet back to a boil and let it reduce slightly until thickened. Pour the thickened sauce over the chicken, vegetables, and rice. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 450kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.0g19%
Saturated Fat 3.3g17%
Cholesterol 89.0mg30%
Sodium 82.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 55.0g19%
Dietary Fiber 2.5g10%
Sugars 3.0g
Protein 27.0g54%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: indonesian, chicken, green beans, stir fry, turmeric, ginger, garlic, lime, soy sauce, rice, dinner, quick meal, healthy, protein, vegetables, asian cuisine, easy recipe, weeknight dinner, marinated chicken, sauteed

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