Quick Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry with Chicken
A vibrant stir-fry with tender chicken, crunchy vegetables, and a zesty ginger-scallion sauce that cooks in under 20 minutes. This asian-inspired one pot ready in about 25 minutes pairs broccoli florets, julienned carrots, minced ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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.
Ingredients
- 8 oz, thinly sliced against the grain chicken breast
- 1.5 cups broccoli florets
- 1 cup, julienned carrots
- 3, white and green parts separated, thinly sliced scallions
- 1 tbsp, minced ginger
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or wok over high heat until smoking.
- Step 2: Add chicken and stir-fry for 4 minutes until golden, then remove and set aside.
- Step 3: Add broccoli and carrots to skillet; stir-fry for 3 minutes until crisp-tender.
- Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, add white scallion parts, ginger, and salt; stir-fry for 1 minute.
- Step 5: Stir in coconut aminos, rice vinegar, and green scallions; cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly and coats ingredients.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Quick Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry with Chicken take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Quick Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry with Chicken?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep broccoli florets from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Quick Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry with Chicken?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Quick Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry with Chicken for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Quick Ginger-Scallion Stir-Fry with Chicken?
Asian one pot like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Made with what I had on hand and it still came out great.
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My whole family loved this.
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Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
