Chicken Stir Fry with Shitake and Green Beans

Easy

Prep Time 10 MinCook Time 30 MinServings 4-6

INGREDIENTS

Soy Sauce ¼ cup

Cornstarch 1 tablespoon

Canola Oil 4 tablespoons

Green Beans 1 cup

Shitake Mushrooms, stems removed 1 cup

Garlic Cloves, minced 3 cloves

Fresh Ginger, minced 1 tablespoon

Jalapeno Pepper, sliced 1 pepper

Green Onions, thinly sliced, for garnish 2 stalks

Toasted Sesame Seeds, for garnish 1 tablespoon

SAUCE:

Chicken Broth ½ cup

Soy Sauce 4 tablespoons

Chili Sauce 2 tablespoons

Sugar 1 tablespoon

Cornstarch 1 teaspoon

Sesame Oil 1 tablespoon

Place thawed chicken strips in a colander and using paper towels, pat dry. Transfer to a bowl and toss with soy sauce. Sprinkle the cornstarch and toss. Set aside.
Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large non-stick skillet on high heat. Add a small batch of chicken and stir fry for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and repeat with the remaining chicken. Add more oil, stir-fry green beans, add shiitake mushrooms and continue to stir-fry a few more minutes. Add garlic, ginger, and chili pepper and after stir frying for 30 seconds, add chicken back into the skillet.
In a small bowl, combine ingredients of sauce in a bowl. Add to skillet stirring constantly. Bring to a simmer and cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
Transfer to a platter and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.