Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry: Quick and Delicious Dinner!
If you need a quick and delicious meal that doesn’t compromise on flavor or nutrition, look no further than this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry. Perfect for busy weeknights, this savory dish combines tender chicken with crisp green beans in a light soy-honey sauce that’s simply irresistible. In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a delightful dinner that will please the whole family or impress guests during casual gatherings. With its vibrant colors and wholesome ingredients, this stir-fry not only satisfies hunger but also nourishes your body.
- 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, sliced
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Cooked rice or noodles, to serve
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until browned (5-7 minutes), then remove from the skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of vegetable oil and stir-fry the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, sautéing for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes in a bowl and pour over the stir-fry. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until well combined.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup stir-fry (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg