When life gets busy, having a quick, flavorful dinner recipe in your back pocket is a game-changer. This Sweet and Savory Garlic Scallion Chicken is the answer to your weeknight woes. Inspired by a classic scallion chicken dish, I added my own spin with juicy chicken breasts, a touch of brown sugar for sweetness, and aromatic minced garlic that makes the flavors pop.
This dish is a perfect blend of savory, slightly sweet, and deeply comforting. It’s simple enough for a weekday dinner but delicious enough to impress at a dinner party. Plus, it pairs beautifully with rice or noodles to soak up all that mouthwatering sauce!
Garlic Scallion Chicken
This quick and flavorful scallion chicken comes together in just 20 minutes! Tender chicken is coated in a savory, Asian-inspired sauce with plenty of fresh scallions—perfect for an easy and satisfying meal.
2scallionschopped with the whites and greens separated
1/4cupsoy sauce
2tablespoonsbrown sugar
1.5teaspoonsminced garlic
1/2tablespoonoyster sauce
1/2teaspoonblack pepper powdermore or less to your liking
1/4cupcornstarch
Instructions
Step 1: Marinate the Chicken: Combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, brown sugar, garlic, pepper, and cornstarch in a bowl and mix well. Add Chicken. Mix well and let marinate for 10 minutes. While the chicken marinates, chop the scallions, keeping the white and green parts separate.
Step 2: Pan-fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a non-stick pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken and pan-fry until fully cooked, ensuring each piece is golden brown and tender.
Step 3: Add Scallions: Stir in the white parts of the scallions and cook until softened. If using larger or bone-in chicken pieces, cover the pan with a lid and cook until the chicken is thoroughly done. Finish by tossing in the green scallion tops and stir for 10–20 seconds to gently wilt them.
Step 4: Serve and Garnish: Transfer the chicken to a serving dish and sprinkle with additional pepper or chopped scallions, if desired. Pair with rice or noodles for a complete meal.
