Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry: Quick and Delicious Dinner!
Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is the ultimate solution for busy weeknight dinners when you crave something quick yet delicious. This vibrant dish features tender chicken and crisp green beans, all tossed in a savory sauce that bursts with flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this stir-fry is not only easy to prepare but also offers a healthy balance of protein and vegetables. Customize it with your favorite ingredients to make it your own, whether you’re adding extra veggies or adjusting the spice level. Serve over steaming rice or noodles for a delightful meal that’s as pleasing to the eyes as it is to the palate.
- 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
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken strips with salt and pepper, then 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 tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for an additional minute.
- Return chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and pour over chicken and green beans; stir until coated and heated through (2 minutes).
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg