Description
This crispy sweet chili chicken and green bean stir fry is an easy, flavor-packed Asian-style dish made with juicy chicken thighs, tender green beans, and a glossy sweet chili sauce. Perfect for lunch or dinner and ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into cubes
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup vegetable oil, plus more as needed
2 bell peppers, sliced
1 cup green beans (fresh, frozen, steamed, or canned)
1/2 tbsp garlic cloves, minced
1/4 tsp ginger (optional)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp crushed red pepper
1/8 tsp sesame oil
1 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Add diced chicken to a bowl with 1 tablespoon oil, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
2. Add cornstarch and toss until chicken is fully coated.
3. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
4. Cook chicken in small batches, turning often, until golden brown and crispy. Remove and set aside.
5. Add bell peppers to the skillet and sauté until tender.
6. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
7. Return chicken to the skillet and add green beans, sweet chili sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and crushed red pepper.
8. Stir well until everything is evenly coated and heated through.
9. Serve immediately over rice.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for best flavor and juiciness.
Pat chicken dry before cooking to achieve crispiness.
Do not overcrowd the pan when frying the chicken.
Fresh green beans may need to be sautéed first to soften.
Frozen green beans should be thawed and patted dry before use.
Canned green beans should be added near the end, just to warm through.
Adjust crushed red pepper to control spice level.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Stir Fry
- Cuisine: Asian, Asian American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 616