Chinese Scallion Chicken: A Simple, Budget-Friendly Feast!
A simple and budget-friendly recipe for Chinese Scallion Chicken that is both delicious and easy to prepare.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Low Calorie
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, mix the chicken with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and cornstarch. Let it marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the chopped scallions and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli.
- This dish can be made in advance and reheated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg