Quick Chicken & Green Beans Stir-Fry Magic
This Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious dinner option that is sure to satisfy your taste buds. Tender strips of chicken, fresh green beans, and a flavorful sauce come together to create a flavorful and wholesome meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Chicken Stir-Fry:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
Green Bean Stir-Fry:
- 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
- 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 for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté Green Beans: In the same skillet, add the remaining tablespoon of vegetable oil. Stir-fry the green beans for 3-4 minutes until bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add Aromatics: Add minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the green beans, cooking for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine and Cook: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Whisk together soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour the sauce over the chicken and green beans, stirring to combine. Cook for 2-3 minutes until heated through and sauce is slightly thickened.
- Serve: Serve the stir-fry over cooked rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can customize this stir-fry with your favorite vegetables or add more heat with additional red pepper flakes.
- For a vegetarian version, swap the chicken with tofu or tempeh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Chicken, Green Beans, Stir-Fry, Quick, Easy, Dinner, Asian Cuisine
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