Description
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Bursting with tender chicken, vibrant green beans, and a savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and sesame oil, this meal can be prepared in just 25 minutes. Whether you are feeding the family or enjoying a solo dinner, this stir-fry is not only healthy but also versatile—allowing you to customize it with your favorite vegetables or proteins. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles for a satisfying one-pan meal that promises to impress.
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)
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper, then cook for about 5-7 minutes until browned. Remove the chicken from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and stir-fry the green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Combine soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes in a bowl; pour over the chicken and beans. Stir to combine and cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 90mg