Green Bean and Chicken Stir Fry
Deliciously tender chicken chunks and crispy green beans stir-fried in a sweet-tart sauce make this Chicken and Green Bean Stir Fry a quick and tasty weeknight meal.
Servings: 4
Calories: 398kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
Chicken and Green Beans
- 3 tablespoons butter divided one tablespoon and one tablespoon
- 1 ½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 ½ cups green beans chopped into bite-sized pieces
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 4 teaspoons garlic minced
Lemon Chicken Stir Fry Sauce
- 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ¾ cup low-sodium chicken broth
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Optional garnishes: sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Instructions
- Add lemon juice, soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, sesame seed oil, and cornstarch to a medium bowl. Whisk until well combined, then set aside.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of butter over medium-high heat in a large skillet. Add green beans to the skillet. Cook 4-5 minutes, or until beans are tender. Remove, place on a plate, and cover.
- Add the remaining butter and melt. Season the chicken with black pepper, salt, red pepper flakes, and onion powder. Then, add it to the skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until all sides are browned.
- Add garlic to the pan and saute for 30 seconds. Then, add vegetables back into the skillet, stirring occasionally.
- Lower heat to medium and pour stir-fry sauce over chicken and green beans, stirring occasionally until sauce thickens.
- Serve while hot over rice. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds. Enjoy!
Notes
- Consistently sliced chicken: To ensure the chicken cooks up at the same pace in this green bean and chicken stir fry, make sure to cut each slice the same size.
- Use high heat: Cook the chicken on high heat so it browns on all sides.
- Marinate the chicken: If time permits, season the chicken and let it sit before you prepare the stir fry so the flavors can penetrate.
- Store leftovers: Place uneaten stir fry in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 41g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.4g | Cholesterol: 131mg | Sodium: 1342mg | Potassium: 925mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 827IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg