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A glossy honey garlic chicken stir-fry with bright green beans in a large skillet

Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1/3 cup hone y
  • 1/4 cup low -sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarc h
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup wate r
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Whisk honey, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch in a small bowl until smooth to create the sauce.
  2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
  3. Season chicken with black pepper and sear in the skillet until golden brown and cooked through, approximately 6 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the green beans to the same skillet.
  5. Add 1/4 cup water to the pan, cover with a lid, and steam for 3 to 4 minutes until the beans are tender-crisp.
  6. Remove the lid and return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans.
  7. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken and beans.
  8. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats all ingredients.
  9. Serve immediately over rice or as a standalone low-carb meal.