Quick Chicken with Green Beans
Transform your weeknight dinners with this Quick Chicken with Green Beans recipe—a vibrant, wholesome dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes! Tender, bite-sized pieces of seasoned chicken are expertly seared to golden perfection, then paired with crisp, sautéed green beans for a balanced and flavorful meal. The dish is brought to life with a savory-sweet sauce made of soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and a hint of garlic, offering a delightful burst of umami in every bite. Ideal for busy evenings, this one-skillet wonder requires minimal prep and cleanup, making it perfect for families or solo diners. Serve it on its own for a low-carb option or pair it with steamed rice or noodles for a filling, satisfying meal. Quick, easy, and packed with flavor, it’s a surefire way to elevate your dinner game!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces (around 1 pound total) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 12 ounces green beans
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
Trim and cut the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces. Season them with salt and black pepper.
Rinse the green beans, trim off the ends, and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and the green beans. Sauté for 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they start to soften but remain crisp.
Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.
In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour the mixture into the skillet with the green beans and stir to coat.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss everything together. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.
Serve the chicken and green beans immediately, either on its own or with a side of steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
486 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.3 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.4 g | 17% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 193 mg | 64% | |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.4 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.1 g | ||
| Protein | 72.9 g | 146% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 63 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 815 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
