Sautéed Chicken with Spicy Garlic and Chili Oil

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

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Tender chicken breast pieces infused with fragrant garlic and a spicy chili oil kick, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Chinese-inspired game-day recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, garlic cloves, chili oil 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: 12 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

400 grams, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken breast
4, minced garlic cloves
2 tablespoons chili oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 stalks, sliced green onions
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add 400 grams chicken breast pieces to the skillet and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
Step 3: Stir in 2 tablespoons chili oil, 1 tablespoon soy sauce, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes, stirring so the chicken is evenly coated and heated through.
Step 4: Remove from heat and sprinkle 2 sliced green onions on top as garnish before serving warm.