Chicken Green Bean Fry (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Sauce
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1 tablespoon tahini or sesame seeds
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1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
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2 tablespoons coconut sugar or brown sugar (honey works too, just use 1 tablespoon)
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1/3 cup water
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1/3 cup coconut aminos or low-sodium soy sauce
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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1 tablespoon rice vinegar
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1/2 tablespoon arrowroot or cornstarch
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
→ Chicken
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Season with a sprinkle of salt and a dash of pepper
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1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 pound ground turkey (or go with chicken if you prefer)
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
→ Vegetables
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1 red bell pepper, chopped into chunks
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2 carrots, thinly sliced
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1 white onion, diced
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1/2 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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12 ounces of fresh green beans, cut in half
→ Garnish
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A few more sesame seeds for sprinkling, optional
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Green onion tops, sliced thinly
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1/2 cup roasted cashews, chopped up
# Instructions:
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Grab a medium bowl and whisk together the water, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, sesame oil, sesame seeds, vinegar, ginger, red pepper, and cornstarch. Set it to the side for later.
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Heat up 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil in a big pot over medium heat. Toss in the ground chicken and season it with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Break it apart as it cooks and keep stirring until it loses all its pink. Move the cooked chicken into another bowl for now.
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In the same large pot, add another 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil and heat it up. Stir in the onion and carrots, cooking them for about 2-4 minutes. Then toss in the green beans and bell pepper. Let everything cook together for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally. You want the beans tender but still have a crunch.
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Dump the chicken back into the veggies, turn the heat down low, and pour in your sauce. Keep cooking it until the sauce becomes thicker, usually 2-4 minutes. Once it's ready, sprinkle it with cashews, green onions, and extra sesame seeds if you're feeling fancy.
# Notes:
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Works well with cauliflower rice, regular rice, or quinoa.
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Start cooking your rice first if you're using brown rice since it takes about 40 minutes.
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Ground turkey can easily replace chicken in this dish.