Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry: Quick and Delicious Dinner!
If you’re searching for a quick and delicious dinner that everyone will love, look no further than this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry! This vibrant dish is packed with tender chicken and fresh green beans, all brought together in a flavorful sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s the perfect solution for busy weeknights when you want something wholesome on the table. Easy to customize with your favorite vegetables or proteins, this stir-fry is not only healthy but also a one-pan wonder that minimizes cleanup. Whether cooking for family or entertaining friends, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken strips, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (about 5-7 minutes). Remove from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet; sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and optional red pepper flakes in a bowl; pour over the chicken and green beans. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg