Chicken and Green Beans
Chicken and green beans come together in this delightful dish, offering a perfect balance of flavors and textures. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are sautéed with vibrant green beans, fresh garlic, and a hint of honey for sweetness. This quick yet satisfying recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or cozy family gatherings. Serve it over rice or enjoy it solo; either way, it’s a meal that will have everyone asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients by washing and trimming the green beans and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Add chicken pieces in a single layer; cook for about 5-7 minutes until golden brown. Flip to cook the other side.
- Stir in minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add green beans, soy sauce, honey, salt, pepper, and lemon zest; stir to combine.
- Cover and simmer for 5-7 minutes until green beans are tender-crisp.
- Serve hot over rice or alongside crusty bread to soak up the delicious juices!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 75mg