Sweet Chili Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry
This Sweet Chili Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry is loaded with crispy chicken, tender green beans, and colorful bell peppers coated in a flavorful sweet chili sauce. The chicken thighs are coated with cornstarch and pan-fried until golden before being tossed with the vegetables, garlic, sesame oil, and seasonings. This easy chicken and green bean stir fry makes a delicious lunch or dinner.
Servings: 4
Calories: 834kcal
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs boneless skinless, cut into cubes
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil plus 2 tablespoons or more as needed
- 2 bell peppers sliced
- 1 cup green beans steamed
- 1/2 tbsp garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 tsp ginger optional
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp red pepper crushed
- 1/8 tsp sesame oil
- 1 1/4 cups sweet chili sauce
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
Instructions
- Place the cubed chicken thighs in a large bowl and add 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil.
- Add the garlic powder, salt, and pepper and toss to coat the chicken evenly.
- Add the cornstarch and mix until all the chicken pieces are completely coated.
- Heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken in small batches, making sure not to overcrowd the skillet.
- Cook the chicken until crispy and golden brown, turning frequently so it cooks evenly. Add more oil as needed and transfer the cooked chicken to a plate.
- Add the sliced bell peppers to the skillet and cook until they reach your desired tenderness.
- Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and add the green beans, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
- Stir everything together until the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated with the sauce and the green beans are heated through.
Notes
- Cook chicken in batches for the crispiest results.
- Fresh, frozen, steamed, or canned green beans work.
Nutrition
Calories: 834kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 52g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 16g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 222mg | Sodium: 1267mg | Potassium: 668mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 2270IU | Vitamin C: 81mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 2mg