Description
Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans brings together tender chicken and crisp green beans in a sticky, savory sauce that makes dinner feel like a home-cooked celebration. Juicy chicken pieces glazed with a sweet and tangy sauce pair perfectly with fresh green beans, creating a simple yet satisfying meal your family will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Protein:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 12 oz fresh green beans
- 3 cloves garlic
Oils and Seasonings:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons water
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Optional Garnishes:
- Sesame seeds
- Chopped green onions
- Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Whisk 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 teaspoon sesame oil in a small bowl. Create an optional cornstarch slurry by mixing 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 teaspoons water separately.
- Heat ½ tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C). Toss 12 ounces green beans into the pan and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they develop a vibrant green color with slight blistering. Transfer beans to a plate.
- Add remaining ½ tablespoon oil to the same skillet. Sprinkle 1 pound chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Spread chicken in a single layer and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pieces turn golden and reach 165°F (74°C) internal temperature.
- Reintroduce green beans to the skillet. Pour prepared sauce over chicken and vegetables, stirring to coat evenly. Simmer for 2-3 minutes until sauce slightly thickens and clings to ingredients.
- If desiring a thicker consistency, stir in cornstarch mixture and cook for an additional minute.
- Plate your dish and sprinkle with optional sesame seeds, chopped green onions, or red pepper flakes for extra flavor and texture.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes to let the honey and garlic flavors deeply penetrate the meat for maximum taste.
- Use fresh green beans for the crispiest texture, and make sure to trim the ends before cooking to remove any tough stems.
- For a lower carb version, replace honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener and ensure all other ingredients are low-carb friendly.
- When stir-frying, keep the heat high and move ingredients quickly in the pan to prevent overcooking and maintain the green beans’ bright color and crunch.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-16 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 272 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 410 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 16 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg