White Tea Marinated Chicken with Ginger and Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-23 · Updated 2026-04-23

Tender chicken thighs infused with delicate Fuding White Tea, ginger, and scallions, creating a subtle, aromatic dish perfect for rice or noodles. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, Fuding White Tea leaves, soy sauce 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 rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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, cut into 1-inch pieces chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp Fuding White Tea leaves
• 1 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 1 tsp, grated ginger
• 3, thinly sliced scallions
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, combine 2 tbsp Fuding White Tea leaves steeped in 1/4 cup hot water for 5 minutes (cooled), 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tsp grated ginger, and 3 sliced scallions. Add 1 lb chicken pieces, toss to coat, and marinate for 30 minutes at room temperature.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, shaking off excess, and add to the skillet.
3. Step 3: Cook chicken for 5 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through, seasoning with salt and pepper during cooking.
4. Step 4: Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve with the reserved marinade spooned over the top.