Quick Chicken Breast and Green Beans

🍗 Quick Chicken Breast and Green Beans

A fast, healthy, and flavor-packed one-pan dinner that’s ready in just 25 minutes. With tender chicken, crisp green beans, and a savory garlic-soy glaze, this dish is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or light lunches.

🕒 Why You’ll Love It

• ✅ Fast: Ready in under 30 minutes
• ✅ Healthy: Lean protein + fiber-rich veggies
• ✅ One Pan: Easy cleanup
• ✅ Customizable: Add sauces, veggies, or spice
• ✅ Meal Prep Friendly: Stores well for the week

🧄 Ingredients (Serves 3)

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced
• 2 cups fresh green beans, trimmed
• 1 tbsp olive oil (or sesame oil for added flavor)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp oyster sauce (or hoisin sauce as substitute)
• 1 tsp honey (optional, for sweetness)
• ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
• Salt & pepper, to taste
• Optional garnish: Sesame seeds or chopped scallions

🔪 Prep Tips

• Chicken: Slice thinly for quick, even cooking. Pat dry for better browning.
• Green Beans: Blanch for 2–3 minutes for extra color and tenderness, or use straight from raw for more crunch.

🔥 Instructions

1. Prep the Chicken & Beans

• Slice chicken into thin strips.
• (Optional) Blanch green beans in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. Sauté the Chicken

• Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
• Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook 5–7 minutes until golden and fully cooked (internal temp: 165°F/74°C).

3. Add Garlic & Green Beans

• Add minced garlic and green beans to the pan.
• Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes, until fragrant and beans are lightly blistered.

4. Add the Sauces

• Stir in soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, and red pepper flakes.
• Toss to coat and cook for 1–2 minutes, until sauce slightly thickens.

5. Serve

• Remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds or scallions if desired.
• Serve as-is or over rice, quinoa, or cauliflower rice.

🍽️ Variations & Add-Ons

• Asian Twist: Add ginger, use sesame oil, top with sesame seeds.
• Italian: Use olive oil, garlic, cherry tomatoes, and basil.
• Low-Carb: Skip the honey, serve over cauliflower rice.
• More Veggies: Add bell peppers, broccoli, or mushrooms.

🥗 Serving Suggestions

• With Grains: Jasmine rice, couscous, or brown rice
• With Sides: Roasted carrots, tomato-cucumber salad, garlic pita
• With Sauces: Tzatziki, tahini dressing, Dijon mustard

🧊 Storage & Meal Prep

• Fridge: Store up to 4 days in airtight containers
• Freezer: Freeze for up to 2 months
• Reheat: Microwave with a splash of water or reheat in a skillet over medium-low heat

❓ FAQ

Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes! Boneless thighs are flavorful and juicy—just cook 6–7 mins per side.

Can I use frozen green beans?
Absolutely. Thaw and pat dry before cooking for best texture.

How do I prevent dry chicken?
Slice thinly, don’t overcook, and let it rest before slicing or serving.

📝 Recipe Summary

Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 15 min
Total Time: 25 min
Yield: Serves 3