Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Green Beans

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-16 · Updated 2026-05-16

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A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken strips and crisp green beans in a savory garlic sauce. This Asian fusion recipe (high protein), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, green beans, 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 3, 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 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz, thinly sliced chicken breast
8 oz, trimmed and halved green beans
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
2, sliced for garnish green onions

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Instructions

Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth and set aside.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 12 oz thinly sliced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is lightly browned and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 8 oz trimmed and halved green beans to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until the green beans are crisp-tender and the garlic is fragrant.
Step 4: Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture and 1 tbsp sesame oil over the chicken and green beans. Add 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Stir continuously for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats the ingredients.
Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions. Serve immediately over steamed rice or noodles.