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Chinese Garlic Chicken
5 from 3 votes

Chinese Garlic Chicken

Serve some stir-fry from China with this delicious Chinese garlic chicken recipe.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 276 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 1 lb chicken thigh cut into bite-sized pieces, boneless, skinless
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons sesame oil
  • salt to taste
  • ground white pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. In a bowl, combine the cornstarch, salt, and white pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat.
  2. Heat oil in a wok over medium-high heat. Add garlic and stir-fry until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add chicken and cook for about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat when the chicken is golden and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
  4. Stir in soy sauce, water, honey, and sesame oil. Simmer the sauce until it slightly thickens. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then add the chicken back to the pan to coat it before serving.

Nutrition Information

Calories 276kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 17g (6%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g (35%) Monounsaturated Fat 4g (20%) Trans Fat 0.1g (5%) Cholesterol 108mg (36%) Sodium 857mg (36%) Potassium 327mg (7%) Fiber 0.2g (1%) Sugar 13g (26%) Vitamin A 27IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 20mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 276

% Daily Value*

Calories 276kcal 14%
Carbohydrates 17g 6%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 4g 20%
Trans Fat 0.1g 5%
Cholesterol 108mg 36%
Sodium 857mg 36%
Potassium 327mg 7%
Fiber 0.2g 1%
Sugar 13g 26%
Vitamin A 27IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

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