Pan-Seared Taiwanese Chicken with Five-Spice and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-19 · Updated 2026-06-19

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Juicy chicken thighs pan-seared with fragrant five-spice powder and finished with fresh scallions for a flavorful, aromatic dish. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, five-spice powder, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" 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: 15 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

500 g boneless chicken thighs
1 tsp five-spice powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp vegetable oil
3 stalks scallions, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
2 cloves minced garlic

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 500 g boneless chicken thighs dry and season evenly with 1 tsp five-spice powder, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and sear for 6-7 minutes until deep golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip the chicken and add 2 cloves minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for another 5 minutes until chicken is cooked through and garlic is fragrant.
Step 4: Mix 2 tbsp soy sauce with 1 tbsp honey and pour over the chicken. Toss sliced 3 scallions into the pan and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
Step 5: Remove from heat and transfer chicken to a serving plate. Spoon the scallions and sauce over the top and serve immediately with steamed rice or sautéed greens.