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Asian Chicken Thighs & Spicy Green Beans

Juicy Asian Chicken Thighs & Spicy Green Beans Made Easy

Experience a flavor-packed meal with Whole30 Asian Chicken Thighs & Spicy Green Beans, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Quick Meals
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 pounds chicken thighs substitute with chicken breasts if desired
  • 1/4 cup coconut aminos Whole30-friendly soy sauce substitute
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil can be replaced with neutral oil if preferred
  • 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar substitute with apple cider vinegar if desired
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) fresh garlic enhances flavor
  • 1 tablespoon ginger (minced) can substitute with powdered ginger
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder shallots are a flavorful fresh substitute
For Cooking
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil avocado oil is ideal for sautéing
For the Green Beans
  • 1 pound green beans substitute with broccoli or bok choy if desired
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes adjust to taste for preferred spiciness

Equipment

  • large mixing bowl
  • large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs with coconut aminos, toasted sesame oil, red wine vinegar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and onion powder. Cover and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the marinated chicken thighs, cooking for about 5 minutes until golden brown. Flip and cook for an additional 5 minutes until fully cooked through (internal temperature at least 165°F).
  3. After flipping the chicken once more, let it cook for another minute to absorb remaining marinade. Transfer to a cutting board and cover with foil to keep warm.
  4. Using the same skillet, add cooking oil and green beans. Stir in red pepper flakes and sauté for about 4-5 minutes until beans are bright green and slightly tender but still crisp.
  5. Plate the Asian chicken thighs alongside the spicy green beans and store in airtight containers if meal prepping, cooling before sealing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 35gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight. Avoid freezing green beans separately.

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