Scallion Chicken Recipe
Scallion Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a savory sauce with scallions, garlic, and ginger. This quick and easy stir-fry is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
For the Stir-Fry Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 scallions, white and green parts separated and cut into 2-inch pieces
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (for slurry, mixed with 1 tablespoon water)
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook the Chicken: Brown marinated chicken in a skillet; set aside.
- Prepare the Sauce: Sauté white scallions, garlic, and ginger. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Thicken the sauce with cornstarch slurry.
- Combine and Serve: Return chicken to the pan, add green scallions, and garnish with sesame seeds. Serve hot over steamed rice.
Notes
- You can use chicken breasts instead of thighs.
- For a spicier dish, add chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 130mg
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