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Honey Lemon Chicken and Green Beans

This Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry has a ton of flavor and can is ready in under an hour.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinate30 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Kristin Maxwell

Ingredients

Chicken and Green Beans

  • 1 1/2 pounds Boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (2 large chicken breasts)
  • 3 tablespoons Low sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice wine vinegar
  • Salt and pepper
  • Olive oil
  • 12 ounces Green beans trimmed and cut into bite sized pieces (about 2 cups)

Honey Lemon Sauce

  • 3/4 cup Low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 Large lemon zested and juiced
  • 1/4 cup Honey more/less to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
  • 1 Garlic clove minced
  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Combine the chicken, soy sauce and rice wine vinegar in a large zip-top bag, and toss until the chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours. (If no time to marinate, just toss the chicken, soy sauce and vinegar in a small bowl and let sit while you prep the rest of the recipe).
  • In a small bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients together until combined (cornstarch should no longer be visible). Set aside.
  • Heat a tablespoon of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans and season with a pinch of salt. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes, until beans are bright green but still crisp. Transfer to a large plate or bowl and set aside.
  • Add another tablespoon of oil to the skillet over medium-high heat. Transfer the chicken from the bag into the hot skillet and discard any leftover marinade. Season the chicken with a pinch of salt and pepper.
  • Saute the chicken for 5-7 minutes or until cooked through and no longer pink, stirring and turning the chicken occasionally for even browning. Using a slotted spoon, add the chicken to the plate with the green beans.
  • Pour the whisked honey lemon sauce into the empty saute pan. Cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce reaches a low boil and thickens. Taste and adjust seasonings to your liking (salt, pepper, honey, lemon).
  • Add the chicken and green beans back into the pan and toss until evenly coated with the sauce. Remove from heat and serve immediately, topped with green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.

Notes

Can be served over steamed white or brown rice, or on its own.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 109mg | Sodium: 621mg | Potassium: 879mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 712IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg

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