Description
Quick and easy honey garlic chicken with green beans, perfect for busy weeknights. This one-skillet dish combines sweet, savory flavors with crisp vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 680 g (1.5 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 450 g (1 lb) green beans, trimmed
- 30 ml (2 tbsp) neutral oil (vegetable or light olive oil)
- 60 ml (1/4 cup) honey
- 45 ml (3 tbsp) low-sodium soy sauce
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) rice vinegar
- 15 ml (1 tbsp) sesame oil
- 3–4 garlic cloves, minced
- 15 g (1 tbsp) cornstarch + 30 ml (2 tbsp) cold water
- 1/2 tsp (2.5 g) kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 g) black pepper
- Optional: 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes for heat; 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk 60 ml honey, 45 ml soy sauce, 15 ml rice vinegar, 15 ml sesame oil, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Toss chicken with 15 g cornstarch, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Heat 30 ml neutral oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add chicken in a single layer and sear for 3–4 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.
- Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 2 minutes, then shock in ice water. Alternatively, sauté beans in the skillet for 3–4 minutes until bright and tender-crisp.
- Return chicken to the skillet, pour honey-soy mixture over, and add the cornstarch slurry while stirring. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.
- Add green beans to the pan, toss to coat, and serve immediately. Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions if desired.
Notes
Use chicken thighs for juiciness. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 120mg