Craving a quick, delicious dinner that combines sweet, savory, and healthy in one skillet? Look no further! This Chicken Honey Green Beans recipe is about to become your new weeknight superhero. Imagine tender, perfectly cooked chicken breasts nestled on top of glistening, honey-glazed green beans that are bursting with flavor. In just 30 minutes, you'll create a restaurant-quality meal that's so easy, you'll wonder why you've been ordering takeout all these years.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- Chicken breasts
- Honey
- Green beans
- Garlic
- Olive oil
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by trimming green beans, mincing garlic, and patting chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Place chicken breasts into the hot skillet and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside to rest, covering loosely with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- In the same skillet, add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add green beans to the skillet and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until they become tender-crisp.
- Drizzle honey over the green beans and toss to coat evenly, cooking for an additional 1-2 minutes.
- Slice chicken breasts and arrange on top of the honey-glazed green beans.
- Serve immediately, garnishing with additional fresh cracked pepper if desired.
Tips
- Pat chicken breasts completely dry before seasoning to ensure a perfect golden-brown sear.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken's internal temperature - 165°F is the sweet spot for safe, juicy chicken.
- Don't overcrowd the skillet when cooking chicken to maintain high heat and achieve beautiful caramelization.
- For extra flavor, try using raw honey or infused honey for a unique twist.
- Choose fresh, crisp green beans for the best texture and flavor.
- Let the chicken rest for 3-5 minutes after cooking to keep the meat tender and juicy.
- For a low-carb version, you can substitute the honey with a sugar-free alternative or use less quantity.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 401kcal
Carbohydrates: 24g
Protein: 38g
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Cholesterol: 93mg
