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One Pan Sweet Chili Chicken and Green Beans

This vibrant one-pan meal features tender chicken and crisp green beans tossed in a sticky, sweet chili sauce, perfect for a fast dinner.

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Servings
4
Level
Easy
One Pan Sweet Chili Chicken and Green Beans

Say hello to your new favorite sheet pan dinner! This One Pan Sweet Chili Chicken and Green Beans recipe is all about maximizing flavor with minimal effort. Juicy chicken and fresh green beans are tossed in a fantastic sweet chili sauce, then roasted to perfection. It's a colorful, healthy, and incredibly easy meal that'll be a hit with the whole family!

Ingredients

Yield: 4 servings

Main

  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Sweet Chili Sauce

  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce (bottled)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
  • 1 clove garlic, minced

For Serving (Optional)

  • Cooked rice
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onions

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

  2. Step 2

    In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces and green beans. Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat evenly. Spread them out in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.

  3. Step 3

    Roast for 15 minutes.

  4. Step 4

    While the chicken and green beans are roasting, whisk together the sweet chili sauce, soy sauce, lime juice, honey (or maple syrup), and minced garlic in a small bowl.

  5. Step 5

    Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Pour about half of the sweet chili sauce mixture over the chicken and green beans, tossing directly on the pan to coat. Return to the oven and bake for another 10-15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through (internal temp of 165°F/74°C) and green beans are tender-crisp.

  6. Step 6

    Serve immediately over cooked rice, drizzled with the remaining sweet chili sauce. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions, if desired.

Tips

  • For easy cleanup, ensure your baking sheet is generously lined with parchment paper.
  • If you like extra spice, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce.
  • Feel free to add other quick-cooking vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas to the pan for the last 10 minutes of cooking.

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