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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans

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Make this quick, healthy chicken and green beans dinner in one pan. You get juicy chicken coated in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce with crisp green beans, ready fast for your weeknight meal.

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
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil (for finishing)
  • Sesame seeds, for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the cut chicken pieces 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 mostly cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  3. Add the trimmed green beans to the same hot skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until they are bright green and tender-crisp, about 5 minutes.
  4. While the beans cook, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger in a small bowl.
  5. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and beans. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  6. Stir the cornstarch slurry one more time and pour it slowly into the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens to a glaze, about 1 minute.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss everything to coat evenly.
  8. Serve immediately, garnished with sesame seeds. This is a great low carb chicken dinner option.

Notes

  • For extra flavor, use chicken thighs instead of breasts.
  • If you want a stir fry chicken and green beans texture, cook the beans slightly less until they are very crisp.
  • This recipe is excellent for meal prep; store the chicken and beans separately if you plan to reheat later to maintain the best texture.

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