Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with fragrant garlic and fresh scallions. This Asian Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, garlic cloves, and scallions for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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

• 1 lb chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 scallions, sliced into 2-inch lengths
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb chicken breast pieces and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 sliced scallions, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Cook for another 2 minutes until scallions soften but remain vibrant.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and serve immediately, allowing the savory sauce to coat the chicken and scallions.