Description
A quick and nutritious recipe featuring tender chicken and vibrant green beans in a savory sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 lb Fresh Green Beans, trimmed and cut into 1.5 to 2-inch pieces
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil or Avocado Oil
- 3 Cloves Garlic, finely minced
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, finely minced
- 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
- Optional: Red Pepper Flakes
- Optional Garnish: Sesame Seeds & Sliced Green Onions
Instructions
- Prep Your Ingredients: Cut the chicken into cubes and trim the green beans. Prepare garlic and ginger.
- Heat the Oil: In a skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
- Sauté the Chicken: Add chicken, season, and sauté until cooked through.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in garlic, ginger, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Incorporate the Green Beans: Add green beans and cook until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Create the Sauce: Mix soy sauce, water, honey, and cornstarch in a bowl; pour over chicken and beans.
- Finish with Sesame Oil: Stir in sesame oil for added flavor.
- Garnish and Serve: Transfer to a platter and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
This dish can easily be adapted by using tofu instead of chicken. For added spice, increase red pepper flakes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 70mg