Description
Sizzling Chicken and Green Onion Stir-Fry brings authentic Chinese flavors to your kitchen in minutes. Savory chicken, crisp green onions, and a glossy sauce create a quick weeknight meal that satisfies hunger and delights senses.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 lb (454 grams) chicken breast (or thighs), thinly sliced
Seasonings and Sauces:
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon hoisin sauce (optional, for a hint of sweetness)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for heat)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional, for extra flavor)
Vegetables and Additional Ingredients:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- ½ red bell pepper, sliced (optional, for color)
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or water)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by coating it with a blend of soy sauce, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and sesame oil. Allow the meat to absorb the marinade for 10-15 minutes while crafting the accompanying sauce.
- Create a flavor-packed sauce by whisking together soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth in a separate container.
- Warm a large skillet or wok with oil over medium-high heat. Carefully introduce the marinated chicken pieces, moving them swiftly to ensure even golden-brown coloration and thorough cooking. Transfer the perfectly seared chicken to a temporary holding plate.
- In the same heated skillet, introduce minced garlic and ginger, allowing their aromatic essence to permeate the oil for approximately 30 seconds. Quickly incorporate green onions and red bell peppers, stirring to maintain their vibrant crispness.
- Reunite the cooked chicken with the sautéed vegetables, then cascade the prepared sauce over the mixture. Toss and stir the ingredients to ensure complete coating and slight sauce thickening.
- Finish the dish by sprinkling toasted sesame seeds across the top, creating a visually appealing and flavorful presentation. Serve immediately alongside steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for maximum flavor absorption by ensuring each piece is evenly coated with the soy sauce mixture.
- Keep chicken slices similar in size for uniform cooking and preventing some pieces from becoming overcooked or undercooked.
- Maintain high heat during stir-frying to achieve that signature golden-brown exterior while keeping the inside tender and juicy.
- Prep all ingredients before cooking to create a smooth, quick stir-fry process without interruptions or potential burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg