When I lived in Slovakia, Chinese takeaways like the ones in the UK didn’t exist. But we did have a few Asian-style restaurants with dishes inspired by different parts of Asia. One of my favourites was a place in Košice called Ázia. Their food was always spot-on, but going there was a special treat. It was pricey, so we only went for birthdays, family occasions, or business meetings.

Still, I never forgot the taste of their garlic chicken with green beans. It was bold, savoury, and deeply satisfying. So I learned how to make my version at home, one that’s simple, fast, and packed with flavour, using ingredients I always have in the kitchen.

NOTE:

Just out of curiosity, I looked up the history of Chinese restaurants in the UK, and according to Wikipedia, it opened in 1908 in London. If you want to know more, look here.

What Do You Need For This Quick Chicken Dinner

This recipe uses just a few ingredients, but they work together perfectly.

Ingredients:

Chicken thighs (boneless and skinless)
Green beans
Egg
Olive oil
Garlic cloves
Vegetable stock
Ground caraway
Salt

NOTE:

Chicken breasts work too, for this recipe, but thighs stay juicier and absorb the garlic flavour better.

Based on my experience, I strongly recommend using canned green beans for this recipe. They not only have great taste but also significantly reduce the preparation time in the kitchen.

A tin with cut French green beans, ready to use for cooking.

How to Make Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

1./ Slice the chicken into strips (about 1cm wide) and mix it with a whisked egg. Set aside.

2./ Drain the liquid from the canned green beans.

3./ In one pan, heat half the oil. Fry the beans for a few minutes until slightly golden.

Cut green beans frying in a pan, lightly sautéed

4./ In another pan, heat the rest of the oil. Stir-fry the chicken on high heat for 2–3 minutes.

5./Add the chicken to the beans and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Green beans and sliced chicken cooking together in a pan, stirred with a wooden spoon.

6./ Gradually add vegetable stock and cook on high until the liquid evaporates.

7./Add sliced garlic and ground caraway. Stir well, turn off the heat, and serve.

Chopped garlic on a wooden chopping board, ready to be added to the dish.

My Tips & Tricks For This Low-Carb Chicken Recipe

✅ Use canned beans to save time – they’re ideal for this quick stir-fry.
✅ If using fresh or frozen beans, blanch them in salted water for 3 minutes first.
✅ Slice the garlic thinly—don’t press or crush it.
✅ Ground caraway is a must, not cumin! You can grind whole seeds yourself.
✅ Don’t drown the dish in stock; just dissolve your stock cube in a few tablespoons of hot water.

NOTE:

Use vegetable stock for flavour. Use only a few tablespoons of water to dissolve your stockpot cube.

I often use Knorr, Kallo cubes, or Vegeta from Podravka, a classic European choice.

Original Vegeta seasoning package by Podravka, standing on a kitchen counter.

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How to Serve Garlic Chicken with Green Beans

This garlic chicken with green beans is so tasty on its own that we often eat it straight from the pan. It’s the kind of dish that doesn’t need a side, but if you want to make it more filling or stretch it across more portions, here are a few easy ideas.

Here’s how we love serving this low-carb chicken recipe:

✔️ As it is, this is our usual choice. The juicy chicken, soft green beans, and rich garlic flavour mix is simple but delicious. Perfect for a low-carb chicken dinner that doesn’t feel like a compromise.
✔️ With egg-fried cauliflower rice, it’s a great low-carb option if you’re following a keto or reduced-carb diet. Add a splash of tamari or coconut aminos to lift the flavour even more.
✔️ Over regular rice, if you’re not counting carbs, this is a classic way to enjoy any easy chicken stir-fry. Jasmine or basmati rice both work well.
✔️ In a wrap, sounds strange, but it works! Try stuffing leftovers into a wrap or low-carb tortilla, with a drizzle of soy, hoisin, or teriyaki sauce. Great for next-day lunches.
✔️ With noodles, add to a bowl of konjac noodles or spiralised courgette for a lighter twist on a takeaway-style noodle bowl.

NOTE:

This chicken and green beans recipe is flexible, flavourful, and fast—just how midweek meals should be.

And yes, we often joke about “fighting” in our house over the last portion. It’s just that good.

No matter how you serve it, this garlic chicken with green beans is one of those recipes you’ll come back to again and again. It’s quick, comforting, and full of flavour—without any fuss.

👉 If you’re in the mood for more low-carb, easy dinners with bold taste, have a look at these next:

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