Sautéed Chicken with Ginger and Scallion Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-25 · Updated 2026-04-25

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Tender chicken breast strips stir-fried with aromatic ginger and scallions, finished with a savory soy glaze. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh ginger, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

400g, thinly sliced chicken breast
2 tbsp, finely julienned fresh ginger
3 stalks, sliced into 2-inch pieces scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sugar
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tbsp finely julienned fresh ginger and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Step 2: Add 400g thinly sliced chicken breast to the wok and stir-fry for 4-5 minutes until the edges turn opaque and start to brown.
Step 3: Stir in 3 sliced scallion stalks, 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the dish, toss well, and remove from heat immediately to preserve aroma.