Description
This Honey Hoisin Green Bean Chicken is a flavorful and quick stir-fry dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and tangy hoisin-honey sauce, paired with crisp green beans. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, it combines savory, slightly sweet, and aromatic notes that make this meal both satisfying and vibrant.
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
Finishing Touches (Optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Sesame seeds for garnish
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, stirring occasionally, until they are browned on all sides and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
- Cook the Green Beans: In the same skillet, add the trimmed green beans. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the beans are tender but still crisp to the bite.
- Make the Sauce: While the green beans cook, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl until well combined.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet with the green beans. Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken and beans, stirring well to coat everything evenly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly and meld with the ingredients.
- Finishing Touches: Drizzle the sesame oil over the dish if using, and sprinkle sesame seeds on top for added texture and flavor.
- Serve: Serve the Honey Hoisin Green Bean Chicken hot, ideally over steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- For added heat, add a pinch of red chili flakes or a dash of hot sauce to the sauce mixture.
- Substitute green beans with snap peas or broccoli if preferred.
- If you want a gluten-free version, ensure the soy sauce and hoisin sauce used are gluten-free.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- To make this dish vegetarian, replace chicken with firm tofu and adjust cooking time accordingly.
