Stir-Fried Garlic Chicken with Soy and Scallions
Quick and savory stir-fried chicken infused with fragrant garlic and fresh scallions, finished with a rich soy glaze. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, garlic cloves, minced, scallions, sliced 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 boneless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 3 stalks scallions, sliced
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces about 1-inch each. Pat dry with paper towels.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges are golden and the chicken is nearly cooked through.
- Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not burnt.
- Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper, cooking for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
- Step 5: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil and add 3 sliced scallions, tossing everything together for 1 minute until the scallions soften slightly and the dish is aromatic. Serve immediately.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Chicken with Soy and Scallions take to make?
Total time is about 22 minutes (10 min prep + 12 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 Garlic Chicken with Soy and Scallions?
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 thighs from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Chicken with Soy and Scallions?
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 Garlic Chicken with Soy and Scallions for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 Garlic Chicken with Soy and Scallions?
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.
