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One-Pan Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans Skillet

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Prepare a quick, easy, and flavorful weeknight dinner using chicken breasts and fresh green beans cooked together in a single skillet with a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (slurry)
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 green onions, sliced for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken pieces lightly with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 to 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 minutes until they start to become tender-crisp.
  4. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, ground ginger, and red pepper flakes. Pour this mixture into the skillet over the green beans. Bring the sauce to a simmer.
  6. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Stir well to coat everything in the sauce.
  7. Pour the cornstarch slurry into the simmering sauce while stirring constantly. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes until the sauce thickens enough to coat the back of a spoon.
  8. Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the sesame oil.
  9. Garnish with sliced green onions before serving immediately.

Notes

  • For lower sodium content, use low-sodium soy sauce or tamari.
  • If you prefer thicker green beans, steam them briefly before adding them to the skillet.
  • This recipe works well with chicken thighs if you prefer darker meat.

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