#111 :: Chicken Stiir Fry with Green Beans

Change of pace! We had a little bit of Asian flair this week. Plus, this gave me a chance to use up some of the veggies in the fridge that wouldn't keep while we're on vacation (we leave in 3 days -- excited!!). Even though the recipe only called for green beans, I threw in a carrot, a green pepper and a red pepper.

Ingredients

• 6 ounces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, very thinly sliced 1/8-inch thick
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3/4 teaspoon Asian spice blend
• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1/2 pound green beans, stem ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths
• 1 green bell pepper, sliced (*our addition)
• 1 red bell pepper, sliced (*our addition)
• 1 carrot, stem ends trimmed, cut into 3-inch lengths (*our addition)
  
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce (*I don't have this, so I used teriyaki sauce instead)
  
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• Chopped green onions, for garnish

Directions

In a bowl, combine the chicken, 4 1/2 teaspoons of the soy sauce, and Asian spice blend. Toss to coat and let sit for 10 minutes.

In a large wok or saute pan, heat the oil over high heat. Add the chicken and stirring constantly, cook until brown, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the beans (and veggies) and stir-fry until wrinkled, stirring, about 2 to 3 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 10 seconds. Add the remaining 3 teaspoons of soy sauce, sesame oil, teriyaki sauce and red pepper flakes. Stir to coat, and cook for 1 minute. Remove from the heat and serve immediately, over white or basmati rice. Garnish with green onions.

Makes 4 servings

Recipe from Emeril Live on Food Network

Star Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars