Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Chili Sauce

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A spicy and aromatic stir-fry featuring tender chicken breast in a vibrant garlic and chili sauce, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired Thanksgiving recipe (gluten-free option), ready in about 27 minutes, pairs chicken breast, garlic cloves, red chili flakes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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: 15 min Cook: 12 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 320 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Toss 450 grams of sliced chicken breast with 1 tsp cornstarch and 1 tbsp soy sauce until evenly coated; set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 4 cloves finely minced garlic and 1 tsp red chili flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
  3. Step 3: Add the marinated chicken strips to the wok, stir-frying for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and starting to brown at the edges.
  4. Step 4: Mix 2 tbsp water with 2 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp sesame oil, then pour into the wok, stirring continuously for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
  5. Step 5: Remove from heat and stir in 2 sliced green onions for freshness, then serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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