Asian-style green beans fried with chicken meatballs and garlic
A delicious and flavorful dish combining tender chicken meatballs, crisp green beans, and aromatic garlic, all stir-fried in a delightful Asian-inspired sauce.
Instructions
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Prepare Chicken Meatballs
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg.
- Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Prepare Chicken Meatballs
- In a mixing bowl, combine ground chicken, minced garlic, grated ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, breadcrumbs, and beaten egg.
- Mix until well combined, then shape the mixture into small meatballs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat, then cook the meatballs until browned and cooked through, about 8-10 minutes. Set aside.
- Blanch Green Beans
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add green beans and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly tender but still crisp.
- Immediately transfer the green beans to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process, then drain and set aside.
- Stir-Fry Green Beans and Chicken Meatballs
- In a large wok or skillet, heat sesame oil over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and sliced ginger, and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add blanched green beans and cooked chicken meatballs to the wok.
- Pour in soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a splash of chicken broth. Stir-fry for another 3-4 minutes until the sauce coats everything evenly and the green beans are cooked to your liking.
- Garnish and Serve
- Sprinkle sesame seeds over the dish and toss to combine.
- Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with sliced green onions.
- Serve hot as a main dish or as a flavorful side dish alongside steamed rice or noodles.
Recipe notes
- For extra flavor, add a sprinkle of red pepper flakes or chopped chili peppers for heat.
- You can customize the sauce by adjusting the ratio of soy sauce to oyster sauce according to your taste preference.
- To make this dish vegetarian, substitute ground chicken with firm tofu or cooked chickpeas for the meatballs.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, carrots, or mushrooms for variation and extra nutrients.
Ingredients
Scaled from 1 serving
Measurement system
For Chicken Meatballs:
- 100 grams ground chicken
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ⅓ teaspoon ginger, grated
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ⅓ teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons breadcrumbs
- 1 egg, beaten
- ⅓ tablespoon oil (for cooking)
For Stir-Fry:
- 80 grams green beans, trimmed
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon ginger, sliced
- ½ tablespoon sesame oil
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce
- ½ tablespoon oyster sauce
- ⅛ cup chicken broth
- ¼ tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish
- ⅓ green onions, sliced, for garnish