Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
A warm and comforting stir-fry featuring tender chicken and fresh green beans, perfect for a quick weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breasts or thighs, thinly sliced
- 12 oz fresh green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (canola, avocado, or olive)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (slurry)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: toasted sesame seeds or a squeeze of lemon
Instructions
Preparation
- Prep everything first: slice the chicken thinly, trim the green beans, and whisk the sauce (soy sauce, vinegar, honey).
- Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper and add to the hot pan in a single layer. Cook 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Toss in green beans and stir-fry 4–5 minutes until bright and tender-crisp.
- Add garlic and ginger and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour the sauce over the chicken and beans and stir to combine.
- Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook until the sauce thickens, about 1 minute.
- Finish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice, noodles, or your favorite grain.
Notes
For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan while searing the chicken, cut everything uniformly for even cooking, and adjust the balance of salty, sweet, and acidic to taste.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 900mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g
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