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Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans

A quick, saucy honey-garlic chicken stir-fry with crisp-tender green beans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 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 for coating
  • 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 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 grated ginger (or 1/4 tsp ground ginger)
  • 2 tsp arrowroot powder or cornstarch for sauce slurry

Equipment

  • Large Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring spoons and cups
  • Spatula or tongs

Method
 

  1. Cut the chicken into 1-inch cubes.
  2. In a bowl, combine 1 tablespoon arrowroot (or cornstarch), garlic powder, onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; toss with the chicken so pieces are lightly coated.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon 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 to 5 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate.
  4. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the hot skillet. Add the trimmed green beans, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and sauté until they develop a little char and are tender-crisp, about 6 minutes.
  5. While the beans cook, whisk together the chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
  6. In a separate small bowl, mix 2 teaspoons arrowroot (or cornstarch) with 2 teaspoons water until smooth to make a slurry; set aside.
  7. Add the cooked chicken back to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the honey-garlic sauce over everything, then stir in the arrowroot slurry. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and beans.
  8. Remove from heat, sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds if using, and serve.

Notes

  • Cut chicken into uniform pieces for even cooking.
  • Trim green beans for a cleaner presentation.
  • Use low-sodium soy sauce to control saltiness.
  • Adjust honey for desired sweetness.