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Honey Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

A simple and delightful dish featuring a sweet and savory combination of honey and garlic with tender chicken and crisp green beans, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients
  • 2 pieces chicken breasts, chopped Use skinless chicken breasts for a healthier option.
  • 2 cups green beans, trimmed Fresh green beans can be substituted with frozen.
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Use tamari for a gluten-free option.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For cooking the chicken.
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Cooked rice for serving Serves as a base for the dish.

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped chicken and season with salt and pepper. Cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Add minced garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  4. Stir in honey and soy sauce, and mix well.
  5. Add green beans to the skillet and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until beans are tender.
  6. Serve the Honey Garlic Chicken over cooked rice.

Notes

Always taste and adjust the seasoning. Feel free to add more honey or soy sauce if you like it sweeter or saltier. For extra flavor, you can garnish the dish with sesame seeds or chopped green onions.