Description
Indulge in the mouthwatering taste of scallion chicken, a delightful dish that combines tender chicken marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, honey, and garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, bringing vibrant colors and flavors to your table. With every bite, you’ll experience the aromatic crunch of fresh scallions that elevates this dish to new heights. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this show-stopping meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 680g)
- 1 cup fresh scallions, chopped (about 100g)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (60ml)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil (30ml)
- 2 tbsp honey (30g)
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (30ml)
Instructions
- 1. Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2. Sauté Scallions: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add chopped scallions and sauté until softened (about 3 minutes).
- 3. Cook Chicken: Increase heat to medium-high and add marinated chicken. Cook until golden brown on one side (5-7 minutes), then flip and cook through until juices run clear.
- 4. Add Sauce & Simmer: Pour remaining marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes until thickened.
- 5. Serve & Enjoy: Transfer the scallion chicken to a platter, garnish with extra scallions if desired, and serve with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 33g
- Cholesterol: 90mg