Chicken and Green Beans
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this quick and flavorful Chicken and Green Beans recipe! Tender strips of chicken breast are stir-fried to perfection and paired with crisp, vibrant green beans in a savory sauce made from soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and garlic. This 30-minute dish is a perfect harmony of sweet, salty, and umami flavors, enhanced by a touch of cornstarch for a glossy, clingy finish on every bite. Simple yet satisfying, this one-pan recipe is easy to prepare, making it ideal for busy evenings. Serve it over steamed rice or noodles for a wholesome, family-friendly meal that’s sure to become a recurring favorite. Perfect for fans of healthy stir-fry recipes, this dish is both nutritious and packed with bold, delicious flavors!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken breast
- 300 grams Green beans
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves
- 3 tablespoons Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Oyster sauce
- 2 teaspoons Honey
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons Water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Directions
Step 1
Trim the green beans and cut them into 2-inch pieces. Set aside.
Step 2
Cut the chicken breast into thin, bite-sized strips and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
Step 3
Finely mince the garlic cloves.
Step 4
In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, cornstarch, and water until smooth. Set the sauce mixture aside.
Step 5
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
Step 6
Add the chicken strips to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes, or until they are cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 7
In the same skillet, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil over medium heat.
Step 8
Add the minced garlic and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 9
Add the green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes, or until tender but still crisp.
Step 10
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans.
Step 11
Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and green beans, and stir quickly to coat all ingredients evenly.
Step 12
Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 13
Remove from heat and serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (980.4g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1143.3 |
| Total Fat 44.9g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 8.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 19.7g | |
| Cholesterol 430mg | 0% |
| Sodium 5370.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43.5g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 21.9g | |
| Protein 151.0g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 223.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2305.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories