Description
Enjoy a quick and flavorful dinner with this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delicious meal featuring tender chicken and crisp green beans coated in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil. This dish is not only easy to prepare but also packed with nutrients, making it a perfect option for busy weeknights when you want something healthy and satisfying. Serve it over rice or noodles, or enjoy it on its own for a versatile dining experience that the whole family will love.
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. Season sliced chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir-fry green beans for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- 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 optional red pepper flakes in a bowl; pour over chicken and veggies. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg