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Chinese Garlic Chicken
5 from 3 votes

Chinese Garlic Chicken

This Chinese garlic chicken is tender, flavorful and so delicious! The sauce is savory, sweet and sticky. This restaurant takeout dish is quick and easy enough for busy weeknights. The leftovers are even more tasty!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 391 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 pound chicken breast or thigh
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced
  • 1 tsp ginger minced
  • ½ cup broth chicken or vegetable
  • ¼ cup coconut aminos or gluten free soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp rice vinegar
  • ½ tsp sesame oil toasted
  • 1 tbsp tapioca flour or cornstarch
  • 1 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey, optional
  • sesame seeds to garnish
  • green onions to garnish

Instructions

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  1. First, heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Slice chicken into 1 inch cubes. Add olive oil and chicken to the pan.
  2. Cook until chicken is browned on all sides.
  3. Then, add in all remaining ingredients except sesame seeds and green onions. Stir sauce.
  4. Cook over low medium heat for at least 5 to 7 minutes, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened.
  5. Once chicken is cooked, remove from heat. Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions.

Notes

  • Feel free to use chicken breasts or chicken thighs.
  • Chicken is considered safe to eat when it has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Use a meat thermometer to measure doneness of chicken.
  • The sauce will thicken up the longer it cooks.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.
  • Freeze for up to 1 month.

Nutrition Information

Calories 391kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 20g (7%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 24g (37%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 12g (60%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 82mg (27%) Sodium 992mg (41%) Potassium 261mg (6%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 7g (14%) Vitamin A 278IU (6%) Vitamin C 4mg (4%) Calcium 38mg (4%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 391

% Daily Value*

Calories 391kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 20g 7%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 24g 37%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 12g 60%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 82mg 27%
Sodium 992mg 41%
Potassium 261mg 6%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 7g 14%
Vitamin A 278IU 6%
Vitamin C 4mg 4%
Calcium 38mg 4%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.