Szechuan-Glazed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions

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Tender chicken glazed in a savory-sweet Szechuan sauce, fragrant with fresh ginger and scallions. Served with steamed rice for a balanced weeknight meal. This chinese-inspired chicken ready in about 40 minutes pairs chicken breast, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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: 30 min Cook: 10 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 350 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Whisk 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, and 1 tbsp ground Szechuan peppercorns in a bowl. Add 1.5 lbs cubed chicken breast and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant without browning.
  3. Step 3: Add marinated chicken to the skillet, stirring to coat. Cook for 5-6 minutes until no longer pink in the center.
  4. Step 4: Mix 1/4 cup water with 1 tbsp cornstarch in a small bowl. Pour into skillet and stir until sauce thickens and coats chicken, about 1 minute.
  5. Step 5: Stir in 2 sliced green onions and cook for 30 seconds. Serve topped with 1/4 cup chopped roasted peanuts.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Szechuan-Glazed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions take to make?

Total time is about 40 minutes (30 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 Szechuan-Glazed Chicken with Ginger 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 chicken breast from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Szechuan-Glazed Chicken with Ginger 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 Szechuan-Glazed Chicken with Ginger 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 Szechuan-Glazed Chicken with Ginger and Scallions?

Chinese 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.

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