Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
A quick and delicious stir-fry packed with lean protein from chicken and nutrients from fresh green beans, all brought together in a flavorful sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced into thin strips
- 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
Preparation
- Season the sliced chicken with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Cook the chicken for 5-7 minutes until browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil to the skillet. Stir-fry the green beans for about 3-4 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
- Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture over the chicken and green beans, stirring to combine.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
- Serve hot over cooked rice or noodles.
Notes
For the best experience, serve over fluffy white rice or steaming noodles. Garnish with sesame seeds or sliced green onions. This dish can be complemented with a side salad or spring rolls.