Description
Looking for a quick and delicious weeknight dinner? This Easy Chicken Breast and Green Beans recipe is your answer! In just 25 minutes, you can whip up a meal that’s not only flavorful but also packed with nutrients. Juicy chicken breast is sautéed to perfection and tossed with crisp green beans in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy sauce, honey, and garlic. This one-pan dish is perfect for busy families or anyone wanting a hassle-free dinner that doesn’t compromise on taste. You can easily customize it by swapping in your favorite vegetables or adjusting the seasonings. Serve it over rice or enjoy it as is for a nutritious, satisfying meal that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil + 1 teaspoon (separated)
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 2 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients: Trim and cut green beans into 1-inch pieces; chop chicken into bite-sized chunks.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat; add chicken, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet; stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Mix chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, corn starch, salt, and pepper in a small bowl until smooth.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken; stir to coat evenly.
- Add green beans; cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until tender yet crisp.
- Serve hot over rice or on its own.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 250g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg