Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry: Quick and Delicious Dinner!
Looking for a quick, tasty meal that the entire family will love? Look no further than this Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry! This vibrant dish is not only simple to prepare but also packed with wholesome ingredients and robust flavors. Perfect for busy weeknights, this stir-fry can be on your table in just 25 minutes while catering to everyone’s taste buds. Enjoy the savory combination of tender chicken and crisp green beans, all coated in a delightful homemade sauce. With its versatility, you can easily adapt it by adding other veggies or proteins for a unique twist. Get ready to savor every bite!
- 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, 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
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned (5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet.
- In the same skillet, add another tablespoon of oil and stir-fry green beans for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and ginger; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- Return chicken to the skillet, combine with sauce made from soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and optional red pepper flakes. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through.
- Serve over cooked rice or noodles.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (about 250g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg