Description
Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry is a quick, flavorful, and nutritious dinner that’s perfect for busy weeknights. This vibrant, Asian-inspired dish combines tender chicken, crisp-tender green beans, and a savory sauce for a satisfying meal that comes together in just 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 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 for serving
Instructions
1. Begin by heating 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and stir-fry until fully cooked and lightly browned, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
2. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Sauté the minced garlic and ginger for about 30 seconds, until fragrant.
3. Toss the green beans into the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, until they are crisp-tender.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes (if using).
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Pour the sauce over the chicken and green beans, and stir-fry everything together for another 2-3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
6. Serve the Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry hot over a bed of cooked rice or noodles for a satisfying, flavorful meal.
Notes
This dish is a great way to incorporate wholesome ingredients into a quick and easy weeknight meal. You can use a different protein, such as shrimp or tofu, in place of the chicken.
For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or use a spicy chili sauce in the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 800
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 30
- Cholesterol: 70