Description
Scallion Chicken is a flavorful and easy Asian-inspired stir-fry dish that features tender pieces of marinated chicken cooked with scallions, garlic, and a savory sauce. Serve this delicious chicken dish over steamed rice for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Marinated Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Stir-Fry:
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 scallions, white and green parts separated
- 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 Chicken: Toss chicken with soy sauce and cornstarch; marinate for 10–15 minutes.
- Cook Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet, cook chicken until browned; set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté white scallions, garlic, and ginger. Add oyster sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, sugar, and water. Simmer and thicken with cornstarch slurry.
- Finish Dish: Return chicken to pan, add green scallions, toss, and cook briefly. Garnish with sesame seeds and serve over rice.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken breasts for thighs if preferred.
- For a spicier version, add chili garlic sauce or red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
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
