Description
Sizzling Skillet Chicken and Green Beans brings weeknight dinner magic right to your kitchen table, delivering a quick protein-packed meal that comes together faster than your favorite takeout order.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 680 g)
Vegetables:
- 1 lb (454 g) fresh green beans, trimmed
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Rinse 1 pound (454 grams) green beans thoroughly and slice off their tough stem edges with a sharp knife.
- Use paper towels to completely dry 4 boneless chicken breasts, then generously sprinkle both sides with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon black pepper.
- Pour 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil into a large skillet, heating to 375°F (190°C) over medium-high flame for approximately 2 minutes.
- Carefully place seasoned chicken breasts into hot skillet, cooking 6-7 minutes until golden brown; flip once and cook additional 6-7 minutes.
- Mince 4 garlic cloves and add them to the skillet alongside green beans; sauté for 3-4 minutes while stirring constantly.
- Whisk together 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, and 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice in a separate small bowl.
- Pour sauce mixture over chicken and green beans, gently rotating skillet to ensure complete coating and even distribution.
- Allow ingredients to simmer together for 1-2 minutes, then transfer directly from skillet to serving plates while piping hot.
Notes
- Patting chicken dry ensures a perfect golden-brown sear that locks in moisture and flavor.
- Trim green bean ends at an angle for a more elegant presentation and even cooking.
- For a low-carb version, swap honey with a sugar-free sweetener like stevia or monk fruit.
- Test chicken doneness with a meat thermometer, aiming for an internal temperature of 165°F to guarantee food safety.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: One-Skillet
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 243 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg