Description
Savor the deliciousness of Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans, a quick and easy dish that elevates your weeknight dinners. This delightful recipe features tender chicken pieces coated in a rich honey garlic sauce, paired with crisp green beans for a balanced meal that tastes better than take-out. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy families looking for something nutritious and satisfying. Serve it over rice or noodles, and customize it by adding your favorite vegetables. Enjoy a flavorful, homemade dinner that’s sure to impress!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 to 1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 12 oz green beans (trimmed)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 Tbsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch)
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup chicken broth
- 1/2 tsp grated ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
- 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) for thickening
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine arrowroot powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Toss chicken pieces in the mixture until evenly coated.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for about 4-5 minutes until browned; set aside.
- Add remaining olive oil to the skillet. Sauté green beans for about 6 minutes until tender but still crisp.
- Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl. Mix arrowroot powder with water until smooth.
- Return chicken to the skillet with green beans and pour in the sauce. Add arrowroot mixture to thicken; stir well and bring to a boil before simmering until combined.
- Serve hot, garnished with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sauté
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg