Asian-inspired Chicken and Bean Stir-Fry
This flavorful and colorful stir-fry combines tender chicken breasts with a mix of broad beans, green beans, sweetcorn, peas, and kidney beans, all tossed in a delicious hoisin sauce. With a perfect balance of textures and flavors, this dish is sure to satisfy your cravings for an Asian-inspired meal packed with protein and veggies.
ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 1 cup broad beans
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 1 cup sweetcorn kernels
- 1 cup peas
- 1 cup kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Steamed rice or noodles, for serving
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
steps
- 1.
In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat.
- 2.
Add the chicken slices to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- 3.
In the same pan, add the garlic and ginger, and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 4.
Add the broad beans, green beans, sweetcorn, peas, and kidney beans to the pan. Stir-fry for about 5 minutes, until the veggies are crisp-tender.
- 5.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and pour in the hoisin sauce. Stir everything together to coat evenly and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- 6.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 7.
Serve the stir-fry over steamed rice or noodles, garnished with fresh cilantro if desired.