Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Spring Onions
A quick and flavorful stir-fry combining tender chicken with fragrant garlic and bright spring onions for a satisfying meal. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 20 minutes pairs boneless chicken breast, garlic cloves, stalks spring onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 290 calories and feeds 3, 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
- 400 g boneless chicken breast
- 4 cloves garlic cloves
- 4 stalks spring onions
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 400 g boneless chicken breast into thin strips about 1/2 inch thick. Peel and finely mince 4 garlic cloves. Trim and slice 4 spring onions into 1-inch pieces, separating white and green parts.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add minced garlic and the white parts of spring onions, sauté for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- Step 3: Add chicken strips to the pan, season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until chicken is cooked through and edges lightly golden.
- Step 4: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil. Toss everything together and cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and coats the chicken.
- Step 5: Remove from heat, sprinkle the green parts of spring onions on top as garnish, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Spring Onions take to make?
Total time is about 20 minutes (10 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Spring Onions?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep boneless chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Spring Onions?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Spring Onions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 3 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 3). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Spring Onions?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
