Thai Chicken And String Beans
Ingredients
- 3 cups uncooked string beans, washed and well-drained, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 teaspoons jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
- 1 medium garlic clove, peeled and smashed ⓘ
- 1 cup coconut, milk. divided ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons green curry paste ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce ⓘ
- 1 tablespoon lemongrass, minced ⓘ
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips ⓘ
- 2 tablespoons basil, fresh minced ⓘ
Instructions
- Stream green beans in a steamer basket on stove in a microwave, until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain well; set aside.
- Coat a large skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, about 1 minute. Add 3/4 cup of coconut milk, curry paste, brown sugar, fish sauce and lemon grass, bring to a simmer.
- Add chicken and reduce heat to medium-low; simmer, stirring occasionally, until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes. Add string beans and basil (mixture may separate). Add remaining 1/4 cup of coconut milk (sauce will be smooth again). Simmer until hot, about 1 minute more; remove garlic clove and serve over rice.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
409
kcal
20% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).