Description
Chicken breast and green beans is a classic pairing that never fails to satisfy. This simple, yet flavorful dish is a go-to for busy weeknights or when you’re craving a nutritious and wholesome meal. With its lean protein, crunchy veggies, and savory-sweet sauce, it’s a dish that’s sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoon corn starch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. First, let’s get the chicken and green beans prepped and ready to go. Trim and cut the green beans into 1-inch pieces, and cut the chicken breasts into 1-inch chunks. Having everything chopped and ready to go will make the cooking process a breeze.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Season the chicken chunks with salt and pepper, then add them to the hot skillet. Cook the chicken until it’s browned and cooked through, about 5-6 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set it aside.
3. In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 teaspoon of vegetable oil and the minced garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes, until the garlic becomes fragrant. Then, add the prepared green beans and sauté for 4-5 minutes, until they’re tender-crisp.
4. In a small bowl, whisk together the chicken broth (or water), soy sauce, honey, and corn starch. Pour this mixture over the green beans in the skillet and bring it to a simmer. Allow the sauce to thicken, about 2-3 minutes.
5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans and sauce. Toss everything together until the chicken is heated through and evenly coated with the flavorful sauce. Serve your delicious Chicken Breast and Green Beans immediately, while it’s hot and fresh!
Notes
This Chicken Breast and Green Beans dish pairs wonderfully with a variety of side dishes. Consider serving it over a bed of fluffy white rice or quinoa to soak up all that delicious sauce. You could also serve it alongside a simple green salad or roasted sweet potato cubes for a well-rounded, nutrient-dense meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg