Tempting Chicken And Green Beans Recipe

You will get this healthy stir fry recipe of chicken and green beans that you can make easily with fresh beans and chicken breast that you may mix with honey garlic sauce which makes this green beans and chicken dish a perfect meal preparation option or a quick dinner. I make this delicious recipe often because my family and children also like this very simple but very tasty and satisfying chicken with green beans. You would not go wrong with my chicken roll ups recipe.

Chicken And Green Beans

Prep Time of Chicken And Green Beans Recipe

AttributeValue
AuthorChef Kiran
Prep Time10 Minutes
Cook Time20 Minutes
Total Time30 Minutes
CourseMain
CuisineAsian
Serves4
Green Beans And Chicken Recipe Prep Time

Ingredients of Chicken And Green Beans

IngredientQuantity
Vegetable Oil (Divided)1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon
Green Beans2 1/2 cups
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts1 pound
Minced Garlic2 teaspoons
Low Sodium Chicken Broth or Water1/4 cup
Soy Sauce1/4 cup
Honey3 tablespoons
Corn Starch2 teaspoons
SaltTo taste
PepperTo taste
Recipe With Green Beans And Chicken Ingredient

Directions to Cook Chicken And Green Beans

  • Get a large pan. Pour oil into it. Heat the oil on medium heat setting.
  • Add green beans. Cook them for about 4-5 minutes. Till the green beans are soft.
  • On the other hand, sprinkle pepper and salt over the chicken pieces.
  • After cooking the green beans, take out them from the pan. Put them in a plat. Cover the plate.
  • With the help of a paper towel, clean the pan.
  • Now set the heat from medium to high.
  • Again add oil into the pan.
  • When the oil is hot. Add the chicken pieces to the pan. Make sure to make a single layer. Don’t overcrowd the chicken pieces. Cook the chicken in batches.
  • Cook the chicken completely. Until the chicken pieces are golden brown.
  • Add garlic to the pan. Cook it for a few seconds.
  • Now again put the green beans in the pan. Cook for 2 minutes more. Make sure to warm up the green beans.
  • Get a medium bowl. Put chicken broth, soy sauce, and honey into it. Whisk everything together.
  • Get another small bowl. Put cornstarch with a little bit of cold water. Combine to make a mixture.
  • Pour the sauce mixture on the green beans and the chicken. Cook for about 30 seconds.
  • Add the cornstarch mixture. Bring a boil. Cook till the sauce is thickened. Make sure to stir continuously. Chickens and green beans are ready.
  • Serve this tasty green beans chicken recipe immediately to make it a more delicious, tasty, and delightful dish with rice or any other side of your choice.

Chicken And Green Beans Variations

This chicken green beans is a versatile recipe so you can add any vegetables according to your choice to make it more tasty for you and your family or you can simply follow the instructions above and make a delicious dish for dinner or any meal while following is the list of the veggies which are good for health that you can substitute with half of the green beans to make it more delightful:

  • Bell Peppers
  • Mushrooms
  • Onions
  • Asparagus
  • Snow Peas
  • Carrots
  • Broccoli

What Kind Of Sauce Do You Put In A Stir Fry?

Most of the time stir-fry sauces are prepared with the following important items:

  • Soy Sauce
  • Minced Garlic

and other seasonings like:

  • Sesame Oil
  • Fresh Ginger
  • Rice Vinegar
  • Chicken Broth
  • Sugar
  • Chili Sauce

Another very important ingredient of stir-fry sauce is cornstarch which is a thickening agent that makes thicker recipes especially vegetables and chicken that also helps to cling better. In this recipe, garlic was also an important ingredient that garlic lovers will definitely like and amazingly you can adjust its quantity according to your taste but there will not be any difference in its delicious taste and for a quick meal or dinner it will be better to serve this dish over rice which I am sure that everyone in the family will love.

Nutritional Facts For Green Beans With Chicken

NutrientAmountNutrientAmount
Sodium651mgSugar15g
Potassium608mgFat8g
Protein27gIron1.5mg
Carbohydrates20gCholesterol72mg
Calcium37mgVitamin A510IU
Vitamin C10.2mgFiber1g
Chicken And Green Beans Recipe Nutrient