Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Scallions
A quick and flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces sautéed with fragrant garlic and fresh scallions. This Asian-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs chicken breast, 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
- 1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken breast
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 4, sliced into 2-inch lengths scallions
- 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
- 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.
- Step 2: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant, stirring constantly to avoid burning.
- 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.
- Step 4: Remove from heat and serve immediately, allowing the savory sauce to coat the chicken and scallions.
