Description
Whipping up Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry brings quick comfort to your weeknight dinner table, turning simple ingredients into a satisfying meal that keeps your kitchen energy high and hunger totally satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 2 cups fresh green beans
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
Seasonings and Sauces:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet at 375°F. Add 1 pound sliced chicken strips with a pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté for 6 minutes, ensuring each piece browns evenly.
- Transfer cooked chicken to a clean plate, keeping it warm and juicy.
- Pour remaining 1 tablespoon oil into the same skillet at medium-high heat. Add 2 cups trimmed green beans, tossing rapidly for 4 minutes until they turn vibrant green.
- Sprinkle 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon minced ginger into the skillet. Stir continuously for 60 seconds to release aromatic flavors.
- Return chicken to the pan, creating an even distribution of ingredients.
- Whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
- Pour sauce over the chicken and beans, stirring to coat every morsel completely.
- Simmer for 3 minutes, allowing sauce to slightly thicken and caramelize around the protein.
- Plate immediately over steamed rice, ensuring each serving receives an equal blend of chicken, beans, and sauce.
Notes
- Fresh green beans provide the best crunch, so choose crisp, bright green beans without blemishes or soft spots.
- Slice chicken into uniform, thin pieces to ensure even cooking and quick browning throughout the stir-fry.
- Sesame oil adds a rich, nutty flavor, but use sparingly as it can easily overpower the other ingredients.
- For a low-carb version, serve over cauliflower rice or zucchini noodles instead of traditional rice or wheat noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Stir-Fried
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg