Healthy Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry Recipe
Chicken Green Bean Stir Fry is fast, flavorful, and full of veggies. A quick weeknight dinner the whole family will love!
Ingredients
- 1 lb 450g boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into thin strips
- 2 cups fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil or avocado oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free
- 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish optional
Instructions
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Set aside.
- Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and cook for 5–6 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pan, add garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds.
- Add green beans and a splash of water. Cover and steam for 2–3 minutes until slightly tender.
- Return chicken to the pan, pour in the sauce, and stir-fry everything together for 2–3 minutes until well coated and heated through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve hot, optionally over rice or cauliflower rice.