Wok-Seared Cantonese-Chicken with Ginger and Scallions

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

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Juicy chicken pieces wok-seared with fresh ginger and scallions, highlighting the fragrant simplicity of Cantonese home cooking. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fresh ginger, green onions for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 3, 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: 25 min Cook: 10 min Serves 3 Chinese cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, cut into 1-inch pieces boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp, julienned fresh ginger
4 stalks, cut into 2-inch lengths green onions
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine
1 tbsp cornstarch
3 tbsp vegetable oil
1 tsp sesame oil
1/4 tsp white pepper
1 tsp sugar

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Instructions

Step 1: Combine 1 lb boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch pieces with 1 tbsp cornstarch, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine, 1/4 tsp white pepper, and 1 tsp sugar; marinate for 20 minutes.
Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a wok over high heat until shimmering; add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 3: Push chicken to one side; add 2 tbsp julienned fresh ginger and 4 cut green onions to the empty side; stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 4: Mix chicken and aromatics together; drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil, toss well, and cook for another 30 seconds.
Step 5: Remove from heat and serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.