---
title: Szechuan Chicken & Green Bean Stir-Fry
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/szechuan-chicken-green-bean-stir-fry-5ea7117086b8b04df30b20d4
servings: 2
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 20 minutes
time required: 30 minutes
difficulty: Easy
allergens:
  - Sesame
  - Soy
  - Wheat
  - Peanuts
  - Milk
tags:
  - Spicy
rating: 4.5
rating_count: 2300
source_chef: Michelle Doll Olson
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many loved the bold, flavorful sauce; some found it perfectly spicy while others wanted more heat.
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and easy to make, though a few noted prep time was longer than stated.
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Chicken%20Recipes/Chicken%20Stir%20Fry/szechuan-chicken-green-bean-stir-fry.avif"
---
Wash and dry all produce. Separate @scallions{4%unit} into whites and greens. Set aside @sweet soy glaze{3%tbsp}, @szechuan paste{2%tbsp}, @peanuts{1%cup}, @cooking oil{2%tbsp}, @jasmine rice{1%cup}, and @black pepper{1%tsp}.

Melt @butter{1%tbsp} in a #small pot{} over medium-high heat. Add half the @ginger{2%inches}; cook, stirring, until fragrant, ~{1%minute}.

Meanwhile, place @green beans{12%oz} in a #medium bowl{}. Add a splash of water, then cover with plastic wrap and microwave until tender, ~{1%minutes}-~{2%minutes}. Uncover, drain, and set aside.

Open package of @chopped chicken breast{12%oz} and drain off any excess liquid.

Heat @cooking oil{2%tbsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add @chopped chicken breast{12%oz} and cook until browned. Stir in @green beans{12%oz}, scallion whites, remaining @ginger{2%inches}, and @sugar{1%tsp}. Cook, scraping up any browned bits from bottom of pan, until ginger is fragrant, ~{1%minute}. TIP: If ginger and scallions begin to brown too quickly, reduce heat to medium low.

Fluff @jasmine rice{1%cup} with a fork; season with @salt{1%tsp} and @black pepper{1%tsp}.