Scallion Chicken Recipe
Scallion Chicken is a flavorful and aromatic stir-fry dish that features tender chicken pieces cooked with a savory mix of sauces and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired recipe is quick to make and perfect for a delicious weeknight meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into bite-sized pieces)
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
For Stir-Frying:
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon ginger (minced)
- 5–6 scallions (cut into 1-inch pieces, whites and greens separated)
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, combine the chicken with soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, cornstarch, and white pepper. Marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir-Fry: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet, add garlic and ginger. Cook until fragrant. Add the marinated chicken, stir-fry until cooked. Add scallion whites and water, cook briefly. Finish by adding scallion greens.
- Serve: Enjoy hot over rice or noodles.
Notes
- This dish cooks quickly, so prep ingredients in advance.
- Feel free to add bell peppers or mushrooms for extra veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
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