Description
A quick and flavorful Chicken and Green Bean Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast and crisp green beans tossed in a savory garlic-ginger soy sauce, perfect for a healthy weeknight meal served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 pound chicken breast, sliced
Vegetables
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
Sauce & Seasoning
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Cooking Oil
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Serving Suggestions
- Cooked rice or noodles for serving
Instructions
- Preparation: Slice the chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. Trim the green beans by cutting off the ends. Mince the garlic and ginger finely to prepare all ingredients for cooking.
- Heat the pan: In a large skillet or wok, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat to ensure it is hot enough for stir-frying.
- Cook chicken: Add the sliced chicken to the hot pan. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Stir-fry for about 5-7 minutes until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
- Add aromatics: Toss in the minced garlic and ginger. Stir continuously for about 30 seconds until fragrant, careful not to burn.
- Cook green beans: Add the trimmed green beans to the skillet. Stir-fry for an additional 3-4 minutes until the beans are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
- Add sauce: Pour in the soy sauce. Stir well to combine everything. Continue to cook for 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and coat the chicken and green beans evenly.
- Serve: Remove from heat and serve immediately over a bed of steaming cooked rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- Use fresh green beans for best texture and flavor.
- Adjust soy sauce amount based on preferred saltiness.
- For extra heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes during cooking.
- Can substitute chicken breast with thigh meat for a juicier texture.
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice or your choice of noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian
Keywords: Chicken stir-fry, green bean stir-fry, easy chicken recipe, quick dinner, Asian stir-fry, healthy chicken meal
