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Chicken Noodleswith Loaded Greens

Recipe by beatthebudget on InstagramAdded 30 September 2026.
  • 25 min
  • Serves 5
  • 11 ingredients

10 minutes to prep, 15 to cook. A hearty, protein‑packed lunch that’s perfect for meal prep. Tender chicken and crisp green beans mingle with a sweet‑savory sauce, brightened by lime and a touch of honey. Quick to assemble and deliciously satisfying, it’s a go‑to for busy weekdays.

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Ingredients

5 servingsMetric

Amounts as beatthebudget gives them. Metric converts supported weights and liquids, and oven temperatures; spoon measures and counts stay as written.

Method

  1. 1

    Boil the frozen green beans for about 7 minutes, then rinse under cold water to stop cooking and keep them crisp.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The beans are crisp after cooling. Rinse them under cold water to stop cooking.

  2. 2

    Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat and add the chicken mince; cook, stirring, for 5 minutes until browned.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The chicken mince is browned. Stir as it cooks over high heat.

  3. 3

    Stir in 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon garlic granules, 1 tablespoon soy sauce and 1 tablespoon honey; continue to fry for another 3 minutes, then remove the chicken mixture from the pan and set aside.

  4. 4

    Return the pan to the stove, add boiling water and the noodles; cook according to the package directions, then drain.

  5. 5

    Add the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil, the juice of half a lime, and 2 tablespoons soy sauce to the noodles; toss to combine, then fold in the cooked chicken mixture and the boiled green beans.

    Kitchen notes · Added by ReelsMeals: The noodles, chicken and beans are evenly combined. Toss the noodles with the lime and soy before folding in the other ingredients.

  6. 6

    Divide the final mixture evenly into five meal‑prep containers. When ready to eat, reheat each container in the microwave on high for 2 minutes.

Tips while you cook

Rinse beans after boiling
After boiling the green beans, rinse them under cold water to stop cooking and keep them crisp.
Drain noodles before mixing
Cook the noodles according to the package, then drain before adding oil, lime juice, and soy sauce.
Use half a lime for brightness
Add the juice of half a lime to the noodles for a bright flavor.

Notes from ReelsMeals, based on this recipe's ingredients, times and method. They are not the creator's instructions.

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