Chinese Chicken With Garlic Sauce
on Sep 16, 2022
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Loaded with mouthwatering flavor, this Chinese chicken is so easy to make that you will hardly believe it. Yes, you can make a tasty and healthy dish even on a busy weeknight.
Made with tender pieces of chicken and sautéed with fresh bell peppers and a delectable sauce, this one-pan meal is ready in no time. Bonus: the whole family is sure to love it.
What Is Chinese Chicken With Garlic Sauce?
Made with a thick garlic-infused sauce, this tasty chicken dish is about to beat out your favorite take-out place. This savory dish has a garlic taste to it but it has a strong hint of salty and sweet flavors, too.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- boneless chicken breast
- minced garlic
- dark soy sauce
- honey
- cornstarch
- bell peppers
- green onions
- sesame oil
- sesame seeds (optional)
(Note: Full recipe is at the bottom of the post)
How to Make Chinese Chicken With Garlic Sauce
- Make the marinate by mixing together garlic, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl.
- Add chicken chunks into a ziploc bag and pour the marinade on top. Toss or shake to coat. Allow meat to marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Chop bell peppers into one-inch pieces. Chop scallions. Then heat a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add sesame oil to the pan. Once heated, add veggies and sear for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has begun to thicken. Taste and add more salt if desired.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if preferred, over chicken and serve warm alongside rice.
Tips and Tricks
- You can use chicken breast or thighs for this recipe.
- Let the chicken marinate in the stir-fry sauce for at least 30 minutes for a more flavorful dish. If you have time to start your prep in the morning, you can let the meat marinate for 8 hours for an even richer flavor.
- You can prepare the elements ahead of time to make your weeknight even simpler. Chop your veggies and store them in containers in the fridge for as long as a couple of days. Marinate your meat overnight or the morning of. Your recipe will come together in just 15 minutes with this prep.
How to Serve Chicken with Garlic Sauce
- This dish is traditionally served with steamed rice. You can also serve it with noodles or pasta.
- For a low-carb option, serve with roasted cauliflower rice and make it into a lettuce wrap.
How Long Does Leftover Chicken Last?
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. This meal keeps well, so it’s great for weekly meal prep.
You can also freeze leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 months. For best results, reheat on the stovetop or in the microwave until cooked through.
Chinese Chicken With Garlic Sauce Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 pounds boneless chicken breast
- 10 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1/2 cup dark soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 bell peppers
- 1/2 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, optional
Instructions
- Cut chicken into one-inch chunks.
- Make the marinate by mixing together garlic, soy sauce, honey and cornstarch in a small mixing bowl.
- Add chicken into a ziploc bag and pour the marinade on top. Toss or shake to coat. Allow meat to marinate for 30 minutes to 8 hours.
- Chop bell peppers into one-inch pieces. Chop scallions. Then heat a wok or large sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add sesame oil to the pan. Once heated, add veggies and sear for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add marinated chicken and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has begun to thicken. Taste and add more salt if desired.
- Sprinkle chopped green onions and sesame seeds, if preferred, over chicken and serve warm alongside rice.
Nutrition information provided is an estimate only and will vary based on ingredient brands and cooking methods used.
