Description
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick, flavorful dish that transforms simple ingredients into a delicious weeknight meal. In just 25 minutes, you can enjoy tender chicken strips sautéed with crisp green beans in a savory glaze made from soy sauce and honey. This versatile stir-fry allows you to customize with your favorite vegetables or adjust the spiciness to suit your palate. It’s not only easy to make but also healthy, packed with lean protein and fresh veggies. Perfect for feeding the family or impressing friends, this dish is sure to become a go-to recipe for busy nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of 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 from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil followed by green beans. Stir-fry for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using) in a bowl; pour over chicken and green beans. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg