Sautéed Ginger Chicken with Scallions and Sesame

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-12 · Updated 2026-05-12

Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with fresh ginger, scallions, and toasted sesame seeds for a fragrant, savory dish. This Chinese chicken recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh ginger, and 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 400 grams chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely julienned
• 3 stalks scallions, sliced into 2-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp sesame oil
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 tsp ground white pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 400 grams chicken breast strips and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until edges turn golden and chicken is nearly cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 2 tablespoons finely julienned fresh ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves to the pan, sautéing for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame oil, and 3 sliced scallions, cooking another 2 minutes until scallions soften and chicken is fully cooked.
4. Step 4: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds and 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper over the chicken, tossing gently to combine and serve immediately.