Description
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that transforms tender chicken and crisp green beans into a satisfying weeknight meal. With a savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, this stir-fry offers a delightful blend of tastes and textures. Perfect for busy families or anyone seeking a nutritious dinner option, this recipe can be ready in just 25 minutes. Serve it over rice or noodles for a customizable experience that will please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 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
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Vegetable oil for cooking
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir-fry green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a small bowl. Pour over the chicken and green beans, stirring to combine. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg