Thursday, April 1, 2010

Panda Express Chicken with String Beans

PANDA EXPRESS GARLIC CHICKEN BREAST WITH STRING BEANS

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
2 tbsp. soy sauce
2 tsp. rice wine
1 tsp. toasted sesame oil
2 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. sugar
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 cup onion, peeled, cut in 1/2-in. wedges
2 tbsp. garlic, minced
1 tsp. black-bean sauce
12 oz. green beans, trimmed, cut in 3-in. pieces
1 cup red bell pepper, large dice
hot cooked rice or noodles (for serving)

Slice chicken breasts into 1/4-in. strips; place in medium bowl.

Combine soy sauce, wine, sesame oil, cornstarch and sugar in small bowl; pour over chicken breast; toss to coat. Cover; refrigerate 20 minutes or until ready to cook.

Heat vegetable oil in wok (or large nonstick skillet) over high heat until quite hot. Add chicken; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until chicken begins to brown and is cooked through. Remove with slotted spoon to serving dish.

Return wok or skillet to high heat; add onion, garlic and black-bean sauce. Quickly stir in green beans and bell pepper. Add 1/4 cup water, cover, and cook 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender-crisp.

Return chicken to wok; stir; toss over high heat until well mixed and heated through; about 2 minutes.

Place in serving dish; serve immediately with rice or noodles.

Servings 4
From: Panda Express, Rosemead, Calif.
Source: Restaurants & Institutions Magazine

1 comment:

  1. I doubt the dish has black bean sauce, i use black bean sauce all the time and this dish has no hint or trace of black bean sauce. The panda express website says it's marinated in soy sauce and ginger.

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