Stir-Fried Chicken with Dried Chilies and Green Onions

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-10 · Updated 2026-04-10

Tender chicken stir-fried with smoky dried chilies and fresh green onions for a balanced spicy-savory flavor. This chinese-inspired asian ready in about 35 minutes pairs chicken breast, dried red chilies, garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 240 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

• 12 oz chicken breast
• 6 dried red chilies
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 inch ginger
• 2 green onions
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice wine
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 tbsp cooking oil
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1/4 tsp white pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp water

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 12 oz chicken breast (thinly sliced), 1 tsp cornstarch, 1 tbsp rice wine, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1/4 tsp salt; toss to coat and let marinate for 15 minutes.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp cooking oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering. Add 6 dried red chilies and stir for 10 seconds until fragrant, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 inch grated ginger; stir-fry for 30 seconds until golden.
3. Step 3: Add the marinated chicken and stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until no longer pink, then add 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 2 tbsp water; stir to combine and cook for 1 minute until sauce thickens slightly.
4. Step 4: Stir in 1 sliced green onion (white part) and cook for 1 minute, then add 1 sliced green onion (green part) and cook for 30 seconds until tender-crisp.