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Chicken in Garlic Sauce Chinese

Quick Chicken in Garlic Sauce Chinese for Busy Weeknights

A simple yet flavorful Chicken in Garlic Sauce Chinese recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 380

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 lb Boneless Chicken Thighs or chicken breast for a leaner alternative
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch for coating
For the Sauce
  • 3 tbsp Dark Soy Sauce or regular soy sauce for a lighter flavor
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Light Brown Sugar or Honey
  • 1 tbsp Sesame Oil
  • 1 tbsp Sriracha optional, adjust according to spice preference
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
For the Aromatics & Vegetables
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Fresh Ginger minced
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper sliced
  • 2 stalks Green Onions chopped
For Cooking
  • 1 tbsp Neutral Cooking Oil canola or vegetable

Equipment

  • skillet
  • mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Cups
  • Chopping board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, water, and black pepper until smooth. Set aside.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Toss the boneless chicken thighs with dark soy sauce and cornstarch until evenly coated. Let sit for about 10 minutes.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Heat a skillet over medium heat, add cooking oil, then add marinated chicken, cooking for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove and drain excess oil.
  4. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and ginger, stirring constantly for about 1 minute until fragrant. Do not burn.
  5. Combine Components: Return cooked chicken to skillet with sliced red bell pepper and chopped green onions. Pour sauce over mixture, simmer for 3-4 minutes until sauce thickens.
  6. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot over steamed rice or as desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 380kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 28gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This meal is simple, delicious, and family-friendly. Adjust spice levels based on preference and feel free to experiment with different vegetables.

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