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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Bean Skillet

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Make this fast, flavorful skillet meal for a satisfying weeknight dinner. This recipe combines juicy chicken with crisp green beans coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, ready in under 30 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Prepare the sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes until they are bright green and tender-crisp.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans.
  6. Pour the prepared honey garlic sauce over the chicken and beans. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Stir the cornstarch slurry and pour it into the simmering sauce. Cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens enough to coat the chicken and beans, about 1 minute.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds. This is a perfect healthy chicken and green beans dinner.

Notes

  • For a low-carb option, substitute the honey with a sugar-free sweetener equivalent (use 2 tablespoons).
  • If you prefer chicken thighs, cut them into bite-sized pieces and cook them slightly longer until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
  • To make this a one pan chicken green bean meal without extra sides, consider adding 1 cup of sliced mushrooms when you cook the green beans.

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