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Honey Harissa Chicken with Green Beans

A five-ingredient sauce made with harissa, honey, and garlic coats juicy seared chicken and crisp green beans in a single skillet---all ready in under 20 minutes, with no marinade required.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Servings: 2
Author: Julie Chiou

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • ½ cup (137 g) mild harissa*
  • ¼ cup (85 g) honey
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 large chicken breast diced into 1 inch cubes
  • ½ pound (227 g) green beans trimmed and cut in half
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together harissa, honey, and garlic. Set aside.
    1/2 cup mild harissa*, 1/4 cup honey, 2 cloves garlic
    A glass bowl with harissa, minced garlic, olive oil, and spices on a marble surface, next to a whisk and a striped kitchen towel.
  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown chicken on both sides with 1-2 tablespoons of avocado or olive oil then add beans. Cook until chicken is cooked through and green beans are bright green yet still crisp, about 4-5 minutes.
    1 large chicken breast, 1/2 pound green beans
    A cast iron skillet with cooked chicken pieces and fresh green beans, partially mixed, on a marble surface next to a striped towel.
  • Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet and reduce heat to medium-low. Stir to incorporate and let simmer for 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
    Salt and pepper
    A cast iron pan with cooked chicken pieces, green beans, and a dollop of harissa-based sauce, next to a striped kitchen towel.
  • Serve by itself or over a bed of white rice.

Notes

I used mild harissa but the brand of harissa I used also comes in spicy. If you like spicy, feel free to use that instead and tailor it to your palate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving (343 grams) | Calories: 360 kcal | Carbohydrates: 57 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 3 g | Saturated Fat: 1 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g | Trans Fat: 0.01 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 1055 mg | Potassium: 944 mg | Fiber: 5 g | Sugar: 48 g

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