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Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans

A quick, savory-sweet stir-fry of tender chicken and crisp-tender green beans in a honey-garlic sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 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
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil divided
  • 12 oz green beans trimmed
  • 1/4 cup green onions (scallions) chopped
  • sesame seeds optional garnish
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 3 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1/2 tsp fresh ginger grated (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) for slurry
  • 2 tsp water for slurry

Instructions

  • Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  • In a bowl, combine 1 Tbsp arrowroot (or cornstarch), garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper; toss the chicken to coat evenly.
  • Heat 1 Tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in an even layer and cook, stirring as needed, until lightly browned and cooked through, about 4–5 minutes; transfer to a plate.
  • Add the remaining 1 Tbsp olive oil to the hot skillet. Add the trimmed green beans, season with a little salt and pepper, and sauté until they develop slight char and are tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
  • Mix 2 tsp arrowroot (or cornstarch) with 2 tsp water until smooth to make a slurry and set aside.
  • Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the sauce over everything, then add the slurry and stir to combine.
  • Bring the sauce to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and green beans, about 1–2 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and top with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring spoons
  • measuring cups
  • spatula or spoon

Notes

  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
  • Trim green beans for even cooking.
  • Adjust honey to taste for sweetness.
  • Arrowroot and cornstarch are interchangeable.