Description
A quick and delicious chicken and green bean stir-fry recipe that is perfect for a satisfying dinner. Tender chicken strips, crisp green beans, and a flavorful sauce come together in a wok to create a savory dish that pairs perfectly with rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
For the Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
For Serving:
- Cooked rice or noodles
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok. Cook the sliced chicken with salt and pepper until browned and cooked through. Set aside.
- Prepare the Green Beans: In the same skillet, add the remaining oil and stir-fry the green beans until tender-crisp.
- Add Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the skillet with the green beans, cooking until fragrant.
- Combine and Finish: Return the chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour over the chicken and beans, cook until heated through and sauce thickens.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, green beans, stir-fry, easy, quick, dinner, Asian cuisine
