Garlic and Soy Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans

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Tender chicken pieces quickly stir-fried with crisp green beans in a fragrant garlic-soy glaze. This filipino-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs green beans, trimmed and cut in half, soy sauce, garlic cloves, minced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Filipino cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tsp cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Add 1 lb sliced chicken thighs and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring, until chicken is no longer pink on the outside.
  4. Step 4: Add 8 oz green beans and 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir-frying for 3 minutes until green beans are bright and slightly tender.
  5. Step 5: Pour in the soy sauce mixture and cook, stirring continuously, for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken and green beans.
  6. Step 6: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Garlic and Soy Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Garlic and Soy Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Garlic and Soy Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Garlic and Soy Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Garlic and Soy Sauce Chicken Stir-Fry with Green Beans?

Filipino chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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