Description
This Honey Hoisin Green Bean Chicken recipe offers a quick, flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken bites with crisp green beans coated in a savory-sweet hoisin and honey sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish balances Asian-inspired flavors with simple preparation in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
Vegetables
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
Sauces and Oils
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
Spices and Aromatics
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the bite-sized chicken pieces and cook for 7-8 minutes until browned and fully cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Green Beans: In the same skillet, add the trimmed green beans and sauté for 3-4 minutes until they are tender but still retain a crisp texture.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and pour the sauce over the chicken and green beans. Stir well to coat all the ingredients evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken slightly and meld with the chicken and green beans.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle sesame oil over the dish if using, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for garnish to add a nutty flavor and texture.
- Serve: Serve the honey hoisin green bean chicken immediately, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free soy sauce or tamari.
- Adjust honey quantity to control sweetness according to taste.
- Can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for juicier meat.
- Green beans should be crisp-tender to maintain texture; avoid overcooking.
- Optional sesame oil and seeds enhance flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
