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Onion Scallion Chicken

Onion Scallion Chicken - tender and juicy chicken stir-fry with onions and scallions in mouthwatering Chinese brown sauce. This easy recipe takes only 20 minutes and goes well with rice or noodles.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 327 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese

Ingredients

  • 8 oz (230g) boneless and skinless chicken breasts thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 3 talks scallion cut into 2-inch (5cm) strips
  • 1/2 onion sliced
  • 1- inch (2.5cm) ginger peeled and sliced
Marinade:
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Shaoxing rice wine or dry sherry
Brown Sauce:
  • 2 teaspoons oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1/4 teaspoon dark soy sauce for coloring purpose, optional
  • 3 dashes ground white pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons water

Instructions

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  1. Marinate the chicken with all the Marinade ingredients for 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix all the Sauce ingredients and set aside.
  2. Heat a wok or skillet with 1 tablespoon of cooking oil and stir-fry the marinated chicken until the surface turns white (half cooked). Remove from the heat and set aside.
  3. Heat the remaining oil and stir-fry the onion and ginger until fragrant. Add the chicken to the wok or skillet and stir quickly before adding the sauce.
  4. Continue to stir-fry until the chicken is fully cooked, then add the scallions to the wok. Give it a few quick stirs, then dish out and serve hot with steamed rice.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2people Calories 327kcal (16%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 18g (28%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 72mg (24%) Sodium 846mg (35%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 7g (14%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2people

Amount Per Serving

Calories 327

% Daily Value*

Serving 2people
Calories 327kcal 16%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 18g 28%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 72mg 24%
Sodium 846mg 35%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 7g 14%

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