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Large bowl of Panda Express String Bean Chicken next to a cup of soy sauce, spring rolls, rice and chop sticks.
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Panda Express String Bean Chicken

Panda Express String Bean Chicken tastes better when made at home! Try this simple copycat recipe of fresh ingredients covered in homemade ginger sauce. Yum!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Panda Express String Bean Chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 581kcal
Author: Erica Walker

Equipment

  • Fry Pan/Skillet

Ingredients

  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (about 2 pounds)
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 5 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 1 large onion cut into pieces
  • 1 pound green beans (fresh or frozen, trimmed)

Panda Express Light Ginger Soy Sauce:

Instructions

  • Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in cornstarch until each piece is well coated. 
    Mixing bowl with cut up pieces of chicken coated with corn starch.
  • Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil over medium heat in large skillet or wok.
    Skillet with heated oil.
  • Add chicken pieces to skillet one at a time, spacing them apart far enough that they aren't touching. Cook for about 5-6 minutes per side or until the outside of the chicken is golden brown and is cooked through all the way. 
    Skillet with cut up pieces of chicken cooking.
  • Remove cooked chicken from skillet, cover, and set aside. Wipe skillet clean. Place skillet back on stovetop over medium heat and add 2 tablespoons oil.
    Bowl with pieces of cooked chicken.
  • Add onions and green beans to the skillet and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are just cooked through. Do not overcook- the onions should still have some bite to them and the green beans should be bright green. 
    Skillet with green beans and onion cut up for Panda Express String Bean Chicken.
  • Add chicken back to the skillet and stir in the mild ginger soy sauce (instructions below) until chicken and veggies are all covered in sauce. 
    Skillet with Panda Express String Bean Chicken.
  • Serve immediately with rice or chow mein (links to recipes above). 
    Bowl of Panda Express String Bean Chicken.

Panda Express Light Ginger Soy Sauce:

  • Combine chicken broth, soy sauce, white wine, vinegar, garlic, ginger, and brown sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to simmer and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring often.
    Pan with ingredients for Ginger sauce.
  • Stir cornstarch and water together forming a slurry.
    Mixing bowl with corn starch and water combined for a slurry. Spoon on the side.
  • Slowly add mixture to the sauce, whisking constantly until sauce thickens. You may not need all of the cornstarch mixture. Remove from heat and set aside until ready to use. 
    Pan with ginger sauce for Panda Express String Bean Chicken.

Notes

  • How to Store String Bean Chicken Breast - Place the leftover panda express string bean chicken in an airtight container and store it in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days long. When ready to reheat, place in the microwave or warm it up in the oven until it is warmed through.
  • Slicing chicken - You can either cook the chicken breast whole or you can cut it into 1 to 2-inch pieces. This tends to help speed up the process of cooking as well as cooking the chicken all at once.
  • Green beans - Fresh or frozen green beans work great for this green bean chicken stir-fry! You will want to make sure that they are trimmed and ready to go. You may have to wash and pat them dry beforehand.

Nutrition

Calories: 581kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 53g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 145mg | Sodium: 1300mg | Potassium: 1211mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 850IU | Vitamin C: 23.9mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 3.1mg