Panda Express Style String Bean Chicken Breast (Low Carb & WW Friendly)
If you love Panda Express String Bean Chicken Breast but want a lighter, healthier version you can enjoy at home, this recipe is for you.
This homemade version is low carb, high protein, and Weight Watchers friendly, making it perfect for busy weeknights when you want something quick, satisfying, and guilt-free.
It delivers all the bold, savory flavors of the original takeout favorite— – without the added sugar, heavy oils, or high carb sauces.
The Ingredients
Chicken Breast: Lean, high-protein, and low in fat, chicken breast helps keep you full while staying low in calories and Weight Watchers points.
Green Beans: Naturally low in carbs and calories, green beans add fiber, vitamins, and crunch without spiking blood sugar.
Onion: Adds natural sweetness and depth of flavor while providing antioxidants and nutrients with minimal calories.
Garlic & Ginger: Both support digestion and immunity while adding bold flavor without extra fat or carbs.
Olive Oil: A heart-healthy fat used in a small amount to keep points low while enhancing flavor.
Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce: Provides umami flavor with significantly fewer carbs and sugars than traditional takeout sauces.
Sesame Oil: A little goes a long way – just a teaspoon adds authentic Asian flavor without excessive calories.
Sugar-Free Sweetener: Balances the savory sauce without adding sugar or extra carbs.
Click here to track the points on your Weight Watchers app. There are 6g net carbs per serving. The full nutrition information can be found at the bottom of the recipe card.
How to Make Panda Express Style String Bean Chicken Breast
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Season the chicken with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
Next, add a teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the onions and green beans to the skillet and saute for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are just cooked through.
To the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Then whisk in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sweetener.
Return the chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Toss to coat.
Simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
Serve immediately, on its own or over cauliflower rice.
Why This Works for Low Carb and Weight Watchers
- No breading or frying, keeping carbs and points low
- There are 36g of protein per serving, which helps keep you full longer
- Controlled oil and sauce, unlike restaurant versions that rely on sugar and excess fat
Panda Express Style String Beans and Chicken Breast (Low Carb and WW Friendly)
Ingredients
- 1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into bite-size pieces
- garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 1 small onion, cut into large pieces
- 2 teaspoons olive oil, divided
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger
For the sauce:
- 1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon monk fruit sweetener
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (mixed with 2 tablespoons of water)
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Season the chicken breast with garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Add the chicken to the skillet and cook for 4-5 minutes until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add a teaspoon of olive oil to the skillet. Add the onions and green beans to the skillet and saute for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables are just cooked through.
- To the same skillet, add the garlic and ginger and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water until smooth. Then whisk in the soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, and sweetener.
- Return the chicken to the pan and pour the sauce over everything. Toss to coat.
- Simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the chicken and vegetables.
- Serve immediately, on its own or over cauliflower rice.
Notes
Here are some more low carb, Weight Watchers friendly recipes:
Low Carb Fried Cauliflower Rice
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