Description
Discover a delightful and hassle-free meal with this Easy Chicken Breast and Green Beans recipe. Perfect for busy weeknights, this dish features tender chicken chunks cooked in a savory garlic sauce, complemented by vibrant green beans. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 15 minutes, you can enjoy a wholesome dinner on the table in only 25 minutes. The combination of protein-packed chicken and nutritious vegetables makes this a balanced choice for the whole family. Whether served over rice, quinoa, or enjoyed as is, this recipe promises to be a hit at your dinner table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/4 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons corn starch
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 1/2 cups green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken chunks; cook until browned (about 5–7 minutes). Season with salt and pepper.
- Stir in minced garlic; sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- In a bowl, whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, and corn starch.
- Pour sauce over cooked chicken; stir to coat evenly and bring to a simmer.
- Add green beans; cover and cook for about 5–7 minutes until tender but crisp.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; serve hot over rice or enjoy as is.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg