25-Minute Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry That Bests Takeout
A quick and flavorful stir-fry with tender chicken and crisp green beans in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts sliced into thin strips
- 2 cups fresh green beans trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger minced
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken strips and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-6 minutes. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- Add the remaining oil to the pan. Stir in the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until slightly tender.
- Add the garlic and ginger, cooking for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and red pepper flakes. Stir well to coat.
- Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra crunch, blanch the green beans before stir-frying.
- Adjust red pepper flakes to control spiciness.
- Substitute honey with brown sugar if preferred.