Sautéed Garlic Ginger Chicken with Sesame and Scallions
Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with fragrant garlic and ginger, finished with toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for an aromatic Asian-inspired dish. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, fresh garlic cloves, fresh ginger root for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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
- 500 g boneless chicken breast
- 4 cloves fresh garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp minced fresh ginger root
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 stalks scallions
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 500 g boneless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces. Mince 4 garlic cloves and 2 tbsp fresh ginger root finely. Slice 3 scallions thinly, separating whites and greens.
- Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp vegetable oil and 2 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the minced garlic and ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, spreading them out to sear. Cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle 1/4 tsp black pepper, stir to coat the chicken evenly. Cook for another 2 minutes until the sauce slightly thickens.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, stir in the white parts of the scallions, then garnish with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and the green parts of the scallions before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Garlic Ginger Chicken with Sesame and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Chicken with Sesame and Scallions?
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 boneless chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Garlic Ginger Chicken with Sesame and Scallions?
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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Chicken with Sesame and Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Sautéed Garlic Ginger Chicken with Sesame and Scallions?
Asian chicken 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.
