Description
Stir-Fried Chinese Garlic Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that brings the taste of takeout right to your kitchen. Tender chicken pieces are coated in a rich garlic sauce, creating an irresistible aroma that will have everyone gathered around the dinner table. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual get-togethers, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 3–4 pieces)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Slice chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and rice vinegar; set aside.
- 3. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken in a single layer and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- 4. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute until fragrant.
- 5. Pour the sauce over the chicken and stir to coat evenly; simmer for about 2 minutes.
- 6. Serve immediately, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 570mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 73mg