🍗🥢 Garlic Ginger Chicken and Crisp Green Bean Skillet Stir Fry

A quick, healthy, and flavor-packed stir-fry featuring tender chicken, crisp green beans, fresh garlic, and aromatic ginger, all coated in a savory Asian-inspired sauce. Perfect for a fast weeknight dinner that tastes better than takeout!

✨ Easy to make, high in protein, and ready in under 30 minutes.

⏱️ Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes

🍽️ Serves: 4

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Stir Fry

* 1½ lbs (700 g) boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thinly sliced

* 1 lb (450 g) fresh green beans, trimmed

* 2 tbsp vegetable oil

* 4 garlic cloves, minced

* 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated

* 1 small onion, sliced

* 1 red bell pepper, sliced

For the Sauce

* ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce

* 2 tbsp honey (or maple syrup)

* 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)

* 1 tsp sesame oil

* 1 tbsp cornstarch

* ¼ cup water

For Garnish

* Toasted sesame seeds

* Sliced green onions

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Sauce

In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and oyster sauce.

Dissolve the cornstarch in water, then stir it into the sauce mixture until smooth.

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2️⃣ Cook the Chicken

Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat.

Add the chicken and cook for 5–6 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.

Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside.

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3️⃣ Stir-Fry the Vegetables

Add the remaining oil to the skillet.

Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Add the green beans and red bell pepper. Stir-fry for 4–5 minutes until tender-crisp.

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4️⃣ Combine Everything

Return the cooked chicken to the skillet.

Pour in the prepared sauce and stir continuously for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and vegetables beautifully.

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5️⃣ Serve

Transfer to a serving dish.

Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions.

Serve hot with steamed rice, jasmine rice, or noodles.

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💡 Tips for Success

✔️ Avoid overcooking the green beans to keep their bright color and crisp texture.

✔️ Cook over high heat for authentic stir-fry flavor.

✔️ Add broccoli, carrots, or mushrooms for extra vegetables.

✔️ Let the chicken sear briefly before stirring for better browning.

✔️ Add red pepper flakes or chili sauce if you enjoy a spicy kick.

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😍 The Result

A deliciously balanced dish featuring juicy chicken, crisp green beans, and a rich garlic-ginger sauce that clings perfectly to every bite.