Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry: Quick and Delicious Dinner
If you’re in search of a quick, flavorful dinner option that the whole family will enjoy, look no further than this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry. This easy-to-make dish showcases tender chicken paired with crisp green beans, all enveloped in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and ginger. Perfect for busy weeknights, it takes just 25 minutes from start to finish! Not only is this stir-fry packed with protein and vegetables, but it’s also easily customizable—add your favorite veggies or adjust the seasoning to suit your taste. With its vibrant colors and delightful flavors, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your household.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
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
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir-fry green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; stir for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to skillet. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes; pour over chicken and green beans. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg