Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Red Pepper Flakes

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A quick and flavorful Asian-inspired stir fry featuring tender chicken breast pieces sautéed with fragrant garlic and a hint of heat from red pepper flakes. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, vegetable oil, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 lb chicken breast cut into 1-inch strips to the skillet, spreading them out in a single layer. Cook without stirring for 2 minutes to develop a slight sear, then stir and continue cooking for another 3-4 minutes until cooked through and no longer pink.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for 1 more minute until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
  4. Step 4: Remove from heat and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the chicken. Toss in 2 sliced green onions and mix well before serving immediately with steamed rice or noodles.

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