Chicken and Green Beans
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5.0
321 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
215 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Chicken and Green Beans
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This chicken and green beans recipe is an easy and healthy stir fry with seared chicken breast and fresh green beans, all tossed in a honey garlic sauce. The perfect quick dinner or meal prep option!
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon +1 teaspoon vegetable oil divided use
- 2 1/2 cups green beans trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 teaspoon of oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add the green beans and cook for approximately 3-4 minutes or until beans are tender.
- Remove the green beans from the pan; place them on a plate and cover.
- Wipe the pan clean with a paper towel and turn the heat to high.
- Add the remaining tablespoon of oil.
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper and add them to the pan in a single layer - you may need to do this step in batches. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add the green beans back to the pan and cook for 2 more minutes or until the green beans are warmed through.
- In a bowl whisk together the chicken broth, honey and soy sauce.
- In a small bowl mix the cornstarch with a tablespoon of cold water.
- Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and green beans; cook for 30 seconds.
- Whisk in the cornstarch and bring to a boil; cook for 1 more minute or until sauce has just started to thicken, stirring constantly.
- Serve immediately, with rice if desired.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
215kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
20g
(7%)
Protein
27g
(54%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
651mg
(27%)
Potassium
608mg
(17%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
15g
(30%)
Vitamin A
510IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
10.2mg
(11%)
Calcium
37mg
(4%)
Iron
1.5mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 215 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 215kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 27g | 54% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 651mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 608mg | 13% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 510IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 10.2mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 37mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1.5mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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