Simple Chinese Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry recipe, packed with tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savoury garlic and ginger sauce. Made with basic pantry ingredients, this dish is light, straightforward, flavorful, and perfect for a busy weeknight dinner!

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Simply pair it with warm rice. It’s one of those comforting Asian stir-fry meals that come together quickly but never disappoint! Humble, tasty, cosy home-cooked dishes like this always feel better than takeout.

A Stir Fry That Feels Like Home

This chicken and green bean dish always reminds me of my grandma’s cooking. She never reached for a knife when working with green beans. After washing them, she would snap off the tips with her fingers and break them into shorter pieces.

She often made stir-fries like this with whatever protein she had. Some days it was chicken, other days it was shrimp, tofu, or mushrooms. Shrimp and Green Bean Stir Fry and Chicken and Rice Noodle Stir Fry (with green beans) are also a wonderful pairing and cook just as quickly, making them equally tasty.

Little Tips From Khin’s Kitchen

I always slice the chicken thinly so it stays tender and cooks fast over high heat.

Stir-frying works best when everything is ready before you start, so having your sauce mixed ahead of time makes the process smooth and stress-free.

Briefly blanching the green beans helps them stay bright green and slightly crunchy. It also cuts down the stir-fry time so everything cooks evenly. I’ve shared these tips in my previous restaurant-style Garlic Green Bean Stir Fry recipe. ( If you like Ding Tai Fung style green beans, it’s a must-try! )

Choosing and Preparing Green Beans

Fresh green beans make a big difference in this dish. Look for beans that are firm, smooth, and bright green. They should snap easily when bent.

Before cooking, wash them well and trim off the ends. You can cut them with a knife or simply snap them by hand, the way grandmas used to do.

Ingredients You Will Need

Labelled ingredients of making stir fried green beans and chicken, displayed on the wooden tray.

Main Ingredients

Chicken
Green beans
Garlic
Ginger
Cooking oil
Sesame oil

Stir Fry Sauce

Light soy sauce
Dark soy sauce
Oyster sauce
White pepper

How to Stir Fry Chicken and Green Beans

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Prepare Green Beans: Wash the green beans, trim the ends, and cut them into 2-inch pieces.

An image showing how to blanch green beans in boiling water in a saucepan.

Blanch the Beans: Blanch them in boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain and set aside.

Mix all the sauce ingredients in a small bowl. Slice the chicken into thin strips and season it with 1 tablespoon of the prepared sauce.

A black wok containing stir fried chicken slices.

Sauté Aromatics and Chicken: Heat a pan over medium-high heat. Add cooking oil and sauté the garlic and ginger until fragrant. Add the chicken and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, then flip and stir-fry for an additional 1 to 2 minutes, until fully cooked.

A large wok containing stir fried green beans and chicken slices.

Combine Everything with the Sauce: Add the blanched green beans and pour in the remaining sauce. Toss everything together and cook for another 1 to 2 minutes. Finish with sesame oil and serve immediately.

What We Love to Serve It With

This chicken and green bean stir fry is delicious with steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or simple noodles. It also pairs well with light soups like egg drop soup or ABC Soup, and simple appetisers such as Easy Rice Paper Dumplings, or Vegetable Spring Rolls for an easy home-style meal.

A large black wok containing chicken slices with bright green beans, garlic and ginger.

How we store leftovers

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Reheat gently in a pan or microwave. The green beans may soften slightly, but the flavours will still be delicious.

Most Asked Questions

How do I store this for meal prep?

Let the stir fry cool completely, then store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a pan with a small splash of water or oil, or use the microwave.

Can I skip blanching the green beans?

Yes, definitely. You can add raw green beans straight to the pan after sautéing the garlic and ginger. Stir fry until slightly tender, adding a small splash of water and covering the pan briefly if needed.

How can I make this stir-fry spicy?

You can easily add heat by stirring in chilli flakes, fresh sliced red chilli, or a spoon of chilli oil. Add it while stir-frying the chicken so the spice infuses into the dish.

Can I use frozen green beans?

Yes, frozen green beans can be used. Defrost them first, and pat dry to remove excess moisture. Add them directly to the pan and cook just until heated through to avoid a soft texture.

What goes well with this dish?

We love having it with steamed jasmine rice, brown rice, or simple Plain Chow Mein. For a complete meal, pair it with a light soup like egg drop soup or clear ABC chicken soup. You can also add simple main dishes and appetisers such as Steamed Cod Fish, dumplings, spring rolls, or Chinese cabbage rolls.

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Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry

A Stir Fry That Feels Like Home