Description
This Honey Hoisin Green Bean Chicken is a quick and flavorful stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces and crisp green beans coated in a delicious honey-hoisin sauce. Ready in just 25 minutes, this meal combines the sweetness of honey, the umami of hoisin and soy sauce, and the freshness of ginger and garlic for a balanced and satisfying dinner perfect served over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Vegetables
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
Sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
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, stirring occasionally, for 7-8 minutes until the chicken is browned and cooked through. Remove the cooked 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 tender yet still crisp, ensuring they retain a nice bite.
- Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic until well combined to create a flavorful sauce.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the prepared sauce over the ingredients and stir well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and flavors to meld.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle the optional sesame oil over the dish for added aroma and flavor, then sprinkle sesame seeds on top as garnish if desired.
- Serve: Serve the honey hoisin green bean chicken immediately over steamed rice or noodles to enjoy a complete and tasty meal.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts with chicken thighs for a juicier texture.
- Adjust honey or soy sauce quantities to suit your preferred level of sweetness or saltiness.
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes or a dash of chili sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas can be added alongside green beans for variety.
- Serve with jasmine rice or your favorite noodles for a filling meal.
