LEMON-GINGER CHICKEN AND GREEN BEANS

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Fresh ginger is used in the poaching liquid for the chicken, as well as used to flavor the cucumber salad in this quick weeknight dinner.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 small boneless, skinless chicken-breast halves
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated lemon zest, plus wedges for serving
6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
6 cloves garlic, crushed
2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger (from a 1-inch piece)
8 ounces green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
1/2 cup packed cilantro leaves
1 cup couscous
3 mini cucumbers
3 cocktail tomatoes, such as Campari

Steps:

  • Season chicken with salt, pepper, and zest. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in a large straight-sided skillet on high; add chicken and cook 4 minutes. Flip; add garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, beans, and 1/3 cup water. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and simmer until chicken is just cooked through, 6 to 8 minutes. Coarsely chop cilantro.
  • Bring 1 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add a pinch of salt and couscous; remove from heat, cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Cut cucumbers into 1/2-inch pieces and tomatoes into 1/2-inch wedges. Toss both with 1/4 cup cilantro and remaining 1 teaspoon ginger and 3 tablespoons oil; season with salt and pepper. Fluff couscous with a fork; stir in remaining 1/4 cup cilantro. Slice chicken; serve, with beans, cucumber salad, couscous, and lemon.

waf eyosi
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This dish was delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. The green beans were a nice addition and added a pop of color to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


RKS Rakib
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe was really good. The lemon and ginger flavors were really nice together, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Sain Bux R
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This recipe was really easy to make and it turned out great! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was flavorful. I served it over rice and it was a delicious meal. I will definitely be making this again.


August J Mentoor
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I made this dish for my family and they all loved it! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of green beans, which added a nice crunch to the dish. I will definitely be making this again.


Aghai Wayoyi
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said the chicken was really tender and the sauce was very flavorful. I think next time I will use less ginger or maybe even omit it altogether.


Eddie Clark Jr.
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I made this recipe for a dinner party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and tangy. The green beans were a nice addition and added a pop of color to the dish. I will definitely


Mella Rey
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly. The sauce was delicious and I loved the addition of green beans. I served this over rice and it was a perfect meal.


Saagar Wazir
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I'm not usually a big fan of chicken and green beans, but this recipe was really good. The lemon and ginger flavors were really nice together, and the sauce was very flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kingsley Badu
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I made this dish last night and it was delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. The chicken was so moist and juicy, and the sauce was amazing. My husband and I both loved it.


Naheel Bakhsh
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This lemon ginger chicken and green beans recipe was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the green beans were perfectly crisp. I loved the tangy and slightly spicy sauce, which really brought the dish together. I will defi