Easy Chicken Breast and Green Beans Recipe
This Easy Chicken Breast and Green Beans recipe is a quick and delicious meal that combines tender chicken chunks with crisp green beans in a flavorful soy sauce and honey glaze. Perfect for a simple weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
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For the Green Beans:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 2 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth (or water)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Green Beans: Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the green beans and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes until tender. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat remaining oil in the pan over high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper, then cook until golden brown and cooked through. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Combine Chicken and Green Beans: Add green beans back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Prepare the Sauce: Whisk together chicken broth, honey, and soy sauce. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with water until smooth.
- Finish the Dish: Pour the sauce over the chicken and green beans in the pan. Cook for 30 seconds, stirring to coat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Easy Chicken Breast, Green Beans, Soy Sauce, Honey, Quick Dinner
