INDONESIAN CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS

INDONESIAN CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS image

Yield Serves 2 generously, can be doubled easily.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb boneless chicken, cut into 1 inch cubes
2-3 Tbls oil (peanut or sunflower is nice)
8-10 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
1 small onion, peeled and diced
1 Tbl minced fresh ginger
1/2 lb green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
Juice of one lime
2 Tbl brown sugar
2 Tbls soy sauce
1/2 tsp turmeric
garnish: lime wedges, chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro and sambal (thai chili paste)
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Steps:

Heat wok or large skillet, add 2 Tbls oil. Add chicken and cook, stirring until chicken is almost cooked through. Remove chicken with a slotted spoon to a bowl and set aside. In the same pan, over medium heat, add garlic, onions and ginger, cook until they are softened and slightly colored (add more oil if you need to). Add green beans and cook bean until beans turn bright green (about 5 minutes). Add remaining ingredients, stir to dissolve sugar and when sauce appears to be thickening, add chicken to heat through. Taste and correct seasonings. Serve immediately over rice. (Sambal is hot, so each person add their own if desired.)