Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Green Beans

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Tender chicken strips quickly stir-fried with crisp green beans and fragrant garlic in a savory soy-ginger sauce for a speedy weeknight meal. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs thinly sliced chicken breast, trimmed and halved green beans, minced garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown. Remove chicken and set aside.
  3. Step 3: In the same wok, add 12 oz trimmed and halved green beans and 5 minced garlic cloves. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the green beans are bright green and slightly tender.
  4. Step 4: Return the chicken to the wok. Add 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp freshly grated ginger, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes if using. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is fragrant and coats the chicken and green beans.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and 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 Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and 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 thinly sliced chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and 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 Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and 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 Quick Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Green Beans?

Asian 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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