Stir-fried chicken with green beans in a spicy orange sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Chicken stir-fry with green beans in spicy orange sauce is a blend of vibrant flavors and aromas. This dish draws inspiration from Eastern cuisine, where soy sauce, ginger, and garlic create depth of flavor. Orange juice and zest add a refreshing citrus note to the dish, while Tabasco adds spiciness. The chicken breast is tenderly sautéed over high heat to remain juicy, and the green beans retain their crunchy texture. This versatile dish is perfect for both everyday dinners and special occasions. It pairs wonderfully with rice or noodles and can also be a light snack on its own. Easy to prepare yet rich in flavors, this stir-fry will delight with every bite.
1
Mix juice, sherry, soy sauce, Tabasco, sesame oil, sugar, starch, and orange zest in a deep bowl.
- Orange juice: 0.5 glass
- Dry sherry (fino/manzanilla): 0.3 glass
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Tabasco sauce: 2 teaspoons
- Sesame oil: 1 teaspoon
- Sugar: 2 teaspoons
- Cornstarch: 2 teaspoons
- Orange zest: 2 g
2
Pat the chicken dry with paper towels and cut into strips 1-1.5 cm wide. Heat vegetable oil in a 30 cm skillet over high heat and fry the chicken for 3 minutes until its color changes. Then transfer the chicken to a plate.
- Chicken breast: 450 g
- Vegetable oil: 1 tablespoon
3
After trimming the ends, place the beans in the same skillet and cover them with water. Cover with a lid and simmer over medium heat for 2 minutes until the beans turn bright green. Remove the lid and continue cooking until all the liquid evaporates and the beans are tender, which will take about 3 minutes.
- Green beans: 450 g
- Water: 0.5 glass
4
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and cook for another 15 seconds. Pour in the orange mixture, stir, and add the chicken. Mix well again to coat all ingredients with the sauce.
- Garlic: 3 cloves
- Ginger: 4 g