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Quick Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

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Make this fast, healthy, and flavorful Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans Skillet for a simple weeknight dinner. This one-pan meal delivers juicy chicken and crisp green beans coated in a savory-sweet glaze with minimal cleanup.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces lightly 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 golden brown and 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, until they are bright green and slightly tender-crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
  4. Add the minced garlic and grated ginger to the green beans. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using) to create the sauce.
  6. Pour the sauce mixture over the green beans in the skillet. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  7. Whisk the cornstarch slurry again and slowly pour it into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens slightly, about 1 minute.
  8. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Toss everything together until the chicken and green beans are fully coated in the thick honey garlic sauce.
  9. Serve immediately for a quick, healthy chicken dinner.

Notes

  • For an even faster meal, use chicken thighs instead of breasts; adjust cooking time slightly.
  • If you prefer a less sweet glaze, reduce the honey by one tablespoon and add one teaspoon of brown sugar.
  • This recipe is naturally low carb and keto friendly if you omit the honey and use a sugar substitute like erythritol.

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