Step-by-Step Instructions
- Prep the chicken. Cut chicken into bite-size pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- Season the chicken. Toss chicken with garlic powder, smoked paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Trim the green beans. Cut off the ends and slice longer green beans in half if needed.
- Sear the chicken. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in one layer and cook until golden and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate so it stays juicy while the green beans cook.
- Cook the green beans. Add green beans to the same skillet. Stir fry for 4 to 6 minutes until bright green and crisp-tender.
- Add garlic butter. Reduce heat to medium. Add butter and minced garlic. Stir for 30 to 60 seconds until fragrant.
- Return the chicken. Add chicken back to the skillet and toss everything in the garlic butter sauce.
- Finish with lemon. Stir in lemon juice, parsley, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Serve warm. Enjoy as-is or serve with rice, quinoa, cauliflower rice, sweet potatoes, or salad.
Food Safety Tip: Chicken should reach 165°F before serving.
Texture Tip: Do not overcook the green beans. They should stay crisp-tender so the stir fry tastes fresh, not soft.
Healthy Tips & Daily Wellness
This garlic butter chicken stir fry is a simple way to build a balanced dinner with protein, vegetables, and satisfying flavor.
For a lower-carb plate, serve it with cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles, cabbage, or a simple green salad.
For a heartier dinner, serve it with brown rice, quinoa, roasted sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, or whole grain pasta.
For extra vegetables, add mushrooms, bell peppers, zucchini, spinach, broccoli, asparagus, or cherry tomatoes.
