Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
Savor the vibrant flavors of this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry, a quick and delicious weeknight dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes. This dish combines tender chicken with crisp green beans, all enveloped in a savory sauce made from garlic, ginger, and soy sauce. Perfect for busy families or casual gatherings, it’s easily customizable—swap in your favorite veggies or adjust the spice level to suit your taste. Plus, minimal cleanup is required since everything cooks in one pan! Enjoy a nutritious meal that is as satisfying as it is colorful, making dinner a breeze any night of the week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken seasoned with salt and pepper; cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add more vegetable oil and stir-fry green beans for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes; pour over chicken and green beans. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce thickens slightly.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg