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Easy Honey Lemon Chicken and Green Beans – Quick, Flavorful Family Dinner

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This Chicken and Green Beans Stir Fry has a ton of flavor and can be ready in under an hour. Juicy chicken bites are coated in a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce and tossed with crisp green beans for a quick, healthy dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 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, to taste
  • 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 or 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

  1. Combine the chicken, soy sauce, and rice wine vinegar in a large zip-top bag. Toss until chicken is evenly coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours.
  2. Whisk the sauce ingredients together in a small bowl until cornstarch is dissolved. Set aside.
  3. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add green beans with a pinch of salt. Stir constantly for 3-4 minutes until bright green but crisp. Remove and set aside.
  4. Add another tablespoon oil to the skillet. Add chicken, discard leftover marinade, season with salt and pepper. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until cooked through. Remove chicken to plate with green beans.
  5. Pour honey lemon sauce into the empty skillet. Cook over medium-high heat 2-3 minutes until sauce thickens. Adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Add chicken and green beans back to the pan. Toss to coat with 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.

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