Description
Indulge in a quick and delicious Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry that transforms your weeknight dinners into a culinary delight! This vibrant dish features tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory sauce that comes together in just 25 minutes. It’s not only perfect for busy families but also versatile enough to impress guests at any gathering. With fresh ingredients and an easy preparation method, this stir-fry is set to become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 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
- Optional: 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 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 oil and stir-fry green beans for about 3-4 minutes until bright green.
- 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 in a bowl, then pour over the mixture. Stir well and cook for 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: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg