Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
If you’re seeking a quick and satisfying meal that’s both healthy and delicious, look no further than this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry. This vibrant dish combines tender chicken strips with crisp green beans in a savory sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Ready in just 25 minutes, this one-pan wonder allows you to enjoy homemade goodness without spending hours in the kitchen. With customizable options for proteins and vegetables, this stir-fry can easily become a family favorite that pleases everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 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
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil, then sauté green beans for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Stir in 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 the mixture. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg