Description
Chicken and Green Onion Stir-fry is a quick and easy dish featuring tender chicken pieces and vibrant green onions tossed in a savory, flavorful sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
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- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon water
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
- In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, and water. Set aside.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until browned and cooked through. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, add a little more oil if necessary and stir-fry the garlic and ginger until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add the green onions and stir-fry for 1-2 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and pour the prepared sauce over everything.
- Toss to coat evenly and cook for another 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier and more flavorful result.
- For extra vegetables, add sliced bell peppers or snap peas to the stir-fry.
- Adjust the sauce by adding a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg