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Chinese Scallion Chicken

Savory Chinese Scallion Chicken Ready in 30 Minutes

This Quick and Flavorful Chinese Scallion Chicken is a must-try with tender chicken and aromatic ingredients.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For thickening the marinade
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can substitute with canola oil
Aromatic Additions
  • 4 scallions Fresh scallions Feel free to substitute with green onions
  • 2-3 cloves Garlic Use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger Grated or finely chopped; adjust if using ground ginger
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil Any neutral oil works
  • to taste Salt Adjust for saltiness of soy sauce
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Chinese Scallion Chicken
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch. Add chicken breasts, coat well, cover, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  2. Chop the scallions into thin slices, separating the green and white parts. Mince the garlic and grate the ginger.
  3. In a large skillet, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  4. Add the marinated chicken to the skillet, searing for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  5. Stir in the minced garlic, ginger, and white parts of the scallions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  6. Pour the leftover marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2-4 minutes until thickened.
  7. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces and serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure fresh scallions are used for the best flavor. Adjust marinade time to avoid excessive saltiness.

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