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Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 350
This Honey Garlic Chicken and Green Beans recipe is a quick and easy weeknight meal. Tender chicken and crisp green beans are coated in a flavorful honey garlic sauce, making it a family favorite.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 1 to 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot powder or cornstarch
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon onion powder
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Vegetables

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
  • 12 ounces green beans (trimmed)
  • 0.25 cup green onions (chopped)

Sauce

  • 2 teaspoons water (for sauce thickener)
  • sesame seeds (optional garnish)
  • 0.25 cup chicken broth (for honey garlic sauce)
  • 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (for honey garlic sauce)
  • 0.25 cup honey (for honey garlic sauce)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced, for honey garlic sauce)
  • 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger (or 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, for honey garlic sauce)
  • 2 teaspoons arrowroot powder or cornstarch (for honey garlic sauce thickener)

Instructions 

  • Coat chicken with arrowroot powder, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  • Cook chicken in olive oil until golden and reaches 165°F. Transfer to a plate.
  • Sauté green beans in olive oil until tender-crisp.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger. Separately, whisk arrowroot powder with water.
  • Add chicken back to skillet with green beans. Pour honey garlic sauce and arrowroot slurry over the mixture.
  • Simmer until sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
  • Remove from heat, top with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve immediately.

Notes

Serve over rice or cauliflower rice for a complete meal.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: Chicken