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Scallion Chicken

Savory Scallion Chicken: Quick, Easy, and Full of Flavor

Enjoy this easy Scallion Chicken recipe, ready in under 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Corn Starch
For the Sauce
  • 4 tablespoons Soy Sauce use low-sodium for healthier option
  • 1 tablespoon Dark Soy Sauce optional
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce substitute with mushroom sauce for vegetarian version
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper Powder to taste
For the Vegetables
  • 4 stalks Scallions can substitute with green onions
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Oil neutral vegetable oil

Equipment

  • non-stick pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Marinate the chicken by placing chicken thighs in a mixing bowl. Pour in soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, black pepper, and corn starch. Toss until evenly coated and let marinate for 10 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat until it shimmers.
  3. Cook the marinated chicken thighs in the hot oil for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and cooked through.
  4. Stir in the white parts of the scallions and sauté for an additional 2 minutes.
  5. Add the green parts of the scallions and stir quickly for 10-20 seconds to combine.
  6. Serve the scallion chicken on a plate, garnishing with additional scallions or black pepper if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, avoid overcrowding the pan and monitor cooking time for larger chicken thighs.

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