Scallion Chicken

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This easy Scallion Chicken is packed with juicy chicken thighs, savory soy sauce, and lots of fresh green onions. It’s a quick stovetop dinner that comes together in under 20 minutes and tastes amazing served over rice or noodles. The tender chicken and sweet cooked scallions make this simple Asian-inspired recipe perfect for busy weeknights.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Keyword: Asian chicken recipe, chicken thigh recipe, easy chicken dinner, green onion chicken, scallion chicken

Cooking Method: Pan-fried, Stovetop

Diet: Diabetic Friendly, High-Protein, Low Carb

Servings:

Calories: 768kcal

Author: MelanieCooks.com

Ingredients

400 grams chicken thighs cut into bite-sized pieces
2 cups scallions chopped and separated into white and green parts
4 tbsp oil
2 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
1/2 tbsp black pepper
2 tbsp cornstarch

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the chicken thighs with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and cornstarch. Mix well and let the chicken marinate for 10 minutes.
While the chicken marinates, chop the scallions and separate the white parts from the green parts.
Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan over medium heat.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer. Cook for several minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is browned and fully cooked through.
Add the white parts of the scallions and cook until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the green scallions and cook for another 10 to 20 seconds until just wilted.
Serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

A non-stick pan works best for this recipe because the cornstarch helps create a light coating on the chicken.
If using larger chicken pieces or bone-in chicken, cover the pan with a lid and cook a little longer until fully cooked.

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