Stir-Fried Chicken with Crispy Garlic and Scallion Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-09 · Updated 2026-08-09

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Tender chicken pieces stir-fried with crispy garlic and fresh scallions in a savory soy sauce glaze. This Chinese-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, garlic cloves, scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, thinly sliced into 1/2-inch strips chicken breast
6 cloves, thinly sliced garlic cloves
4 stalks, chopped into 1-inch pieces scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Toss 1 lb thinly sliced chicken breast with 1 tbsp cornstarch until evenly coated.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 6 thinly sliced garlic cloves and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
Step 3: Using a slotted spoon, remove garlic and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
Step 4: Increase heat to high and add the chicken strips to the hot oil, stir-frying for 4-5 minutes until the edges begin to brown and chicken is nearly cooked through.
Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, 2 tsp sesame oil, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes, cooking for 2 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 6: Add 4 chopped scallions and the reserved crispy garlic back into the pan; toss everything for 1 minute until scallions are slightly wilted but still vibrant.
Step 7: Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.