Stir-Fried Ginger Chicken with Garlic and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-15 · Updated 2026-05-15

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A fragrant stir-fry combining tender chicken pieces with fresh ginger, garlic, and scallions, served in a savory soy-based sauce. This Asian fusion recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fresh ginger, garlic cloves 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 stalks, sliced into 1-inch pieces scallions
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp sesame oil
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp red chili flakes
1 tsp cornstarch
2 tbsp water

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Instructions

Step 1: Cut 1 lb boneless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and toss with 1 tsp cornstarch for a light coating.
Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: Add 2 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
Step 4: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes. Mix 2 tbsp water in to loosen the sauce and continue cooking for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 5: Toss in 3 sliced scallion stalks and cook for an additional 1 minute until the scallions soften slightly but remain vibrant. Serve immediately.