Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
If you’re searching for a quick and delicious dinner option, this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is the perfect choice. Bursting with vibrant colors and flavors, this dish combines tender chicken strips with crisp green beans in a savory sauce that’s sure to please everyone at the table. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal recipe for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With its healthy ingredients and easy customization options, you can whip up a delightful meal any night of the week. Serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying dinner that looks as good as it tastes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 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
- In a large skillet or wok, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir-fry the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the green beans, cooking for an additional minute.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this sauce over the stir-fry and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 75mg