Description
Honey Garlic Chicken & Green Bean Stir Fry is a flavorful, quick dinner that marries the sweetness of honey with the savory taste of garlic. This dish features tender chicken and crisp green beans tossed in a luscious sauce, making it perfect for weeknight meals or family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp grated ginger (or 1/2 tsp powdered ginger)
- Sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the chicken and trimming the green beans.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until golden brown.
- Add minced garlic and green beans; stir-fry for about two minutes until beans are tender-crisp.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and beans, stirring until everything is coated and bubbly—about three minutes.
- Optional: Sprinkle sesame seeds before serving for added crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg