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Chinese Scallion Chicken

Savory Chinese Scallion Chicken for Easy Weeknight Dinners

Chinese Scallion Chicken is a quick, savory dish that highlights tender chicken marinated in umami-rich flavors.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marination
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts Tender and juicy
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Can substitute with tamari
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar White wine vinegar is a suitable alternative
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can replace with canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch No direct substitute for best results
Aromatics
  • 4 stalks Scallions Fresh scallions deliver the best taste
  • 2 cloves Garlic, Minced Opt for fresh garlic
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger, Minced Fresh ginger is preferred
Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Olive or peanut oil are good alternatives
  • to taste Salt and Pepper Season to your taste

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch to create a marinade. Add chicken, coat well, and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Chop scallions and mince garlic and ginger while the chicken marinates.
  3. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add marinated chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and juices run clear.
  5. Stir in minced garlic, ginger, and chopped scallions, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour in any leftover marinade, simmer for a few minutes until the sauce thickens.
  7. Remove from heat, let chicken rest before slicing. Serve over rice or noodles with scallion sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor. Adjust marination and cooking times as desired for personal taste.

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