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Savory Chicken in Garlic Sauce Chinese

Savory Chicken in Garlic Sauce Chinese for Quick Dinner Bliss

This Quick & Flavorful Chicken in Garlic Sauce is a healthier takeout alternative, ready in under 30 minutes and fully customizable.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Tender and juicy
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch For a crispy exterior
For the Sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce Adjust based on taste
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth Or vegetable broth for a meat-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Light Brown Sugar or Honey For sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Sriracha Adjust for spice level
  • 0.5 cup Water To adjust consistency
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper For overall flavor
For the Aromatics
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh for best flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (minced) Fresh is best
For the Vegetables
  • 1 medium Red Bell Pepper (sliced) For color and crunch
  • 2 stalks Green Onions (chopped) For freshness

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Medium Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, light brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, water, and black pepper until fully combined. Set aside.
  2. Combine boneless chicken thighs with dark soy sauce and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Toss to coat and marinate for at least 10 minutes.
  3. Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add marinated chicken thighs in batches, cooking for about 3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Keep warm.
  4. In the same skillet, sauté minced garlic and ginger over medium-low heat for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  5. Return chicken to the skillet, add sliced red bell pepper and chopped green onions, then pour the prepared sauce over and simmer for 2-3 minutes until thickened.
  6. Serve hot over steamed rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 70mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow chicken to marinate for at least 10 minutes for better flavor absorption. Customize with your favorite veggies.

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