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Combine 2 garlic cloves, finely grated<\/strong>, 1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into bite-size pieces<\/strong>, 1 Tbsp. cornstarch<\/strong>, and \u00bd tsp. Diamond Crystal or \u00bc tsp. Morton kosher salt<\/strong> in a medium bowl; season with freshly ground pepper<\/strong>. Toss until chicken is coated (your hands work best here). Set chicken aside.<\/p>\n Whisk together 3 Tbsp. gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste)<\/strong>, 1 Tbsp. mirin<\/strong>, 1 Tbsp. seasoned rice vinegar<\/strong>, 1 Tbsp. soy sauce<\/strong>, 1 Tbsp. sugar<\/strong>, and 1 Tbsp. water<\/strong> in a small bowl. Set sauce aside.<\/p>\n Trim 5 scallions<\/strong> and cut into 1\u00bd” pieces; set white and pale green pieces aside. Set dark green pieces aside separately. Thinly slice remaining 1 scallion<\/strong> on a diagonal; set aside for serving.<\/p>\n Heat 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil<\/strong> in a large skillet over high until shimmering. Reduce heat to medium-high and add 12 oz. haricots verts or green beans, trimmed, halved crosswise<\/strong>, and reserved white and pale green scallion pieces. Cook, undisturbed, 2 minutes, then toss and continue to cook, undisturbed, until vegetables are charred in spots and tender, 1\u20132 minutes more. Add one 2″ piece ginger, peeled, finely grated<\/strong>, remaining 4 garlic cloves, finely grated<\/strong>, and reserved dark green scallion pieces; cook, stirring often, until fragrant and scallions have started to char in spots, 1\u20132 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a large plate. If any pieces are stuck to pan or are burnt, add a splash of water and wipe out pan.<\/p>\n Heat remaining 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil<\/strong> in same pan over medium-high. Arrange reserved chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, until lightly browned underneath, 3\u20134 minutes.<\/p>\n Reduce heat to medium and return green bean mixture to pan. Add reserved sauce and cook, stirring often, until sauce starts to cling to chicken and green beans, 1\u20132 minutes. Remove pan from heat and mix 1 tsp. toasted sesame oil<\/strong> into stir-fry.<\/p>\nStep 2<\/h4>\n
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