Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Chili Paste Spicy Chinese Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry with Garlic Chili Sauce Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, thinly sliced 2 tablespoons soy sauce 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry) 1 tablespoon cornstarch 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, divided 12 oz green beans, trimmed 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon ginger, minced 2 tablespoons Chinese chili paste (Doubanjiang or Sambal Oelek) 1 tablespoon oyster sauce 1 teaspoon sesame oil Salt and pepper to taste Cooked jasmine rice, for serving Directions: In a bowl, combine the chicken with soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and cornstarch. Mix well and marinate for 15 minutes. Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add green beans and stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until blistered and just tender. Remove and set aside. Add another tablespoon of oil to the pan. Stir-fry the marinated chicken in a single layer for 4–6 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan. Add the remaining oil to the pan and stir-fry garlic and ginger for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add the chili paste and cook for another 30 seconds. Return the chicken and green beans to the pan. Add oyster sauce and sesame oil. Toss everything together until evenly coated and heated through. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot over jasmine rice. Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cooking Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 375 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #chinesechicken #stirfryrecipe #greenbeanstirfry #chiliwokchicken #asianflavors #easyweeknightmeal #homemadestirfry #garlicgingerchicken #chinesecuisine #sambaloelek #doubanjiangrecipe #spicyasianfood #onepanmeal #quickdinnerideas #takeoutfakeout #chiliheat #wokcooking #asianchickenrecipe #greenbeanrecipes #authenticflavors Bold, spicy, and full of umami! This Chinese Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans and Chili Paste is better than takeout.

Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Chicken Salad Vietnamese Chicken and Vermicelli Noodle Salad with Fresh Herbs and Nuoc Cham Ingredients: 6 oz rice vermicelli noodles 2 cooked chicken breasts, shredded (grilled or poached) 1 cup shredded lettuce or napa cabbage 1 medium carrot, julienned 1 cucumber, julienned 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves 1/4 cup crushed roasted peanuts 2 tablespoons fried shallots (optional) Lime wedges, for serving For the Nuoc Cham Dressing: 3 tablespoons fish sauce 3 tablespoons lime juice 2 tablespoons rice vinegar 1 tablespoon sugar 1 garlic clove, minced 1 small red chili, thinly sliced (optional) 2 tablespoons water Directions: Cook the rice noodles according to package instructions. Rinse with cold water and drain well. In a small bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the Nuoc Cham dressing until sugar dissolves. Set aside. In a large salad bowl or platter, layer the noodles, shredded chicken, lettuce or cabbage, carrot, cucumber, and herbs. Drizzle with Nuoc Cham dressing and toss gently to combine. Top with crushed peanuts and fried shallots, if using. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side. Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 30 minutes Kcal: 390 kcal | Servings: 4 servings #vietnameserecipes #noodlesalad #chickensalad #healthymeals #vermicellinoodles #nuoccham #southeastasianfood #herbyflavors #freshsalads #glutenfree #mintandcilantro #asianchickenrecipes #mealprepideas #lightlunch #lowfatrecipes #flavorpacked #asianfusion #ricevermicelli #tangydressing #crunchyveggies This Vietnamese Rice Noodle and Chicken Salad is bright, tangy, crunchy, and super refreshing It's your ultimate summer lunch or light dinner!