Chinese Scallion Chicken – An Easy, Budget-Friendly Dinner!
A simple and affordable recipe for Chinese Scallion Chicken that is perfect for a quick dinner.
- 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 breast, sliced
- 4 scallions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Marinate for 15 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
- Add the marinated chicken to the pan and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add chopped scallions and stir-fry for an additional 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or noodles.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of rice vinegar.
- Can substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Adjust the amount of scallions based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg