Stir-Fried Garlic Soy Chicken with Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-03 · Updated 2026-05-03

A quick and flavorful chicken stir-fry with garlic and scallions in a savory soy sauce glaze, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This Asian-inspired no-cook recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, soy sauce, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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 skinless chicken thighs
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 4, sliced thinly scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Chop 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch pieces and season with 1/2 tsp ground black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through.
3. Step 3: Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 4 sliced scallions to the skillet and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 cup water, then cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
5. Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.