Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Scallion

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

A simple stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces cooked with fragrant garlic and fresh scallions for a quick, savory meal. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, scallions 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.

Ingredients

• 500 grams boneless chicken thighs
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 3, chopped into 1-inch pieces scallions
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp sesame oil
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 500 grams of boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces, seasoning with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken pieces to the skillet, spreading them out in a single layer, and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges turn golden and the chicken is cooked through.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 3 chopped scallions, cooking for another 2 minutes until the scallions soften and the sauce slightly thickens.
5. Step 5: Drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the stir-fry, toss to combine, and remove from heat to serve immediately.