Stir-Fried Chicken with White Pepper and Garlic Dusting

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-05-13

A savory stir-fry featuring tender chicken pieces layered with aromatic garlic and a subtle white pepper dusting for depth. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 20 minutes, pairs chicken breast, garlic cloves, vegetable oil for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 12 oz, sliced into 1/2-inch strips chicken breast
• 4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tsp white pepper powder
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tsp cornstarch
• 2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
• 1/2 tsp salt

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 12 oz sliced chicken breast in 1 tsp cornstarch and 1/2 tsp salt to lightly coat.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add the chicken to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken turns opaque and edges start to brown.
4. Step 4: Pour in 2 tbsp soy sauce and sprinkle 1 tsp white pepper powder evenly over the chicken. Stir continuously for 1 minute until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.