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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

Close-up of delicious, glazed chicken pieces mixed with bright green beans, a perfect chicken and green beans dinner.
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This one-pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans recipe delivers big flavor in under 30 minutes, making it the perfect healthy weeknight dinner idea with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces generously with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides and nearly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the same skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-6 minutes until they are crisp-tender.
  4. Add the minced garlic and ginger to the skillet with the green beans. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Pour this sauce mixture into the skillet over the green beans. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that coats the chicken and beans.
  8. Remove from heat immediately. Serve your quick chicken and green beans dinner hot.

Notes

  • For best results and juicier chicken, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • This is a great low carb chicken and green beans option if you skip serving it over rice or noodles.
  • If you prefer a milder flavor, omit the red pepper flakes.

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