Honey Garlic Chicken with Green Beans
A quick weeknight dinner featuring juicy chicken breasts seared to perfection and tossed in a honey-soy glaze with tender green beans, ready in about 25–30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts Pound to even thickness for uniform cooking.
- 2 cups green beans, trimmed Can substitute with asparagus or snap peas.
- 1/4 cup honey Can substitute with maple syrup for a different flavor.
- 1/4 cup soy sauce Use low-sodium if preferred or substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
- 3 cloves garlic, minced Adds flavor to the glaze.
- 1 tablespoon olive oil Or use avocado oil.
- Salt and pepper to taste For seasoning.
- Cooked rice for serving Steamed white or brown rice to soak up sauce.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Cooking
- Add chicken to the pan and sear without moving for 5–7 minutes, until well browned.
- Flip chicken and cook the other side for an additional 5–7 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Add trimmed green beans to the pan around the chicken and pour the honey-garlic sauce evenly over.
- Gently stir to coat the beans and spoon sauce over the chicken.
- Cook for an additional 4–6 minutes, stirring the beans once or twice, until beans are tender-crisp and the sauce is glossy.
- To thicken sauce, remove chicken briefly and reduce sauce for 1–2 minutes or whisk in a cornstarch slurry.
Serving
- Slice the chicken and serve over cooked rice; spoon extra sauce and green beans on top.
Notes
For extra flavor, finish with toasted sesame seeds, lime, or green onions. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days in the refrigerator.