Layered Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

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A quick stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with fragrant garlic and fresh scallions for a savory, layered flavor. This Asian Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, and scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Build a week of meals around this recipe" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 12 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 scallions, sliced into 2-inch lengths
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
1/2 tsp red chili flakes
to taste salt
to taste black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 1 lb boneless chicken thighs and cut into bite-sized pieces. Season with salt and black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger; sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant without browning.
Step 3: Add the chicken pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the edges begin to crisp and the chicken is cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, and 1/2 tsp red chili flakes, tossing well to coat the chicken evenly.
Step 5: Add 3 sliced scallions and cook for another 1-2 minutes until scallions are tender but retain some crunch. Remove from heat and serve immediately.