Chicken and Green Beans
This chicken and green beans recipe is an easy and healthy stir fry with seared chicken breast and fresh green beans, all tossed in a honey garlic sauce. The perfect quick dinner or meal prep option!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon vegetable oil (divided use)
- 2 1/2 cups green beans (trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1 inch pieces)
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- 2
Add the green beans and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until beans are tender.
- 3
Remove the green beans from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
- 4
Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
- 5
Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- 6
Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- 7
Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- 8
Add the green beans back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the green beans are warmed through.
- 9
In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce.
- 10
In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- 11
Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and green beans; cook for 30 seconds.
- 12
Whisk in the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken, stirring constantly.
- 13
Serve immediately, with rice if desired.