Description
A quick and wholesome dish combining succulent chicken and vibrant green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into uniform pieces
- 1 lb Fresh Green Beans, trimmed and cut into 1.5 to 2-inch segments
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced or grated
- 1/4 Cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 2 Tablespoons Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth
- 1 Tablespoon Honey or Maple Syrup
- 1 Teaspoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch, combined with water to create a slurry
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes
- Optional Garnish: Sesame Seeds & Sliced Green Onions
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the olive or avocado oil over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken cubes to the skillet and cook until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Once the chicken is cooked, toss in the minced garlic and ginger and sauté for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the trimmed green beans, stirring frequently while cooking for about 3-4 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the soy sauce, water or broth, honey, and cornstarch slurry until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and green beans, stirring to coat evenly and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Turn off the heat and drizzle sesame oil over the dish. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
For best results, ensure chicken is cut into even pieces and consider blanching the green beans for softer texture if preferred.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken, green beans, quick dinner, weeknight meal, healthy recipe
