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Szechuan Chicken w/ Green Beans & Basil

Source of Recipe

Sandra Lee


Recipe Introduction

No need to do take-out. Cook your favorite spicy Chinese chicken dish with green beans and basil in the comfort of your home, in just 20 minutes.

List of Ingredients

3 cups loose-pack frozen cut green beans, C&W�

1 tablespoon water

1⁄4 cup dry sherry, Christian Brothers�

1⁄4 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth, Swanson�

2 tablespoons soy sauce, Kikkoman�

1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic, Christopher Ranch�

1 tablespoon dark sesame oil

2 teaspoons Szechuan seasoning, Spice Islands�

1 1⁄2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces

1⁄4 cup cornstarch

3 tablespoons canola oil, Wesson�

1⁄4 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil


Recipe



In a microwave-safe bowl, combine green beans and the water. Cover with plastic wrap; microwave on high setting (100% power) for 7 to 8 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain well.

In a small bowl, stir together sherry, chicken broth, soy sauce, garlic, sesame oil, and Szechuan seasoning; set aside. In a large zip-top plastic bag, combine chicken and cornstarch. Seal bag; shake to coat chicken. Remove chicken from bag; shake off excess cornstarch.

In a large skillet, heat canola oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken pieces to hot oil; cook about 7 minutes or until cooked through, turning to brown on all sides. Add green beans to skillet; toss with chicken. Add sherry mixture to skillet. Bring to a boil; reduce heat. Simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in basil.


SERVES 4
SERVING IDEA: Scallion Rice