Healthy Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry
A quick and nutritious stir-fry packed with protein from chicken and nutrients from green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed and halved
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari Use tamari for gluten-free option.
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 tbsp olive oil or sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional) Adjust for spice preference.
- 2 pieces green onions, sliced For garnish.
- sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
Cooking
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken and sauté for 5–6 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Remove the chicken and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds, then add the green beans. Cook for 4–5 minutes until they are tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce and stir everything together. Let it cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot over rice or noodles if desired.
Notes
For added flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for 15-30 minutes before cooking. Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers, snap peas, or broccoli to increase nutrition and variety. To make it more filling, consider adding cooked brown rice or whole grain noodles.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g
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