This Chicken with Garlic Sauce is a delightful Chinese-inspired dish that’s packed with flavors of garlic, soy sauce, and a hint of sweetness. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a tasty addition to your Asian cuisine repertoire.
Why You’ll Love This chicken with garlic sauce Chinese
- Quick and Easy: Perfect for busy weeknights.
- Flavorful: A harmonious blend of savory garlic, soy sauce, and a touch of sweetness.
- Versatile: Serve with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetables.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 bell pepper, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken slices with salt and pepper.
- Stir-Fry: Heat oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Remove from pan and set aside.
- Cook Vegetables: In the same pan, add more oil if needed and stir-fry the garlic, bell pepper, and onion until they start to soften.
- Make the Sauce: Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth to the pan. Bring to a simmer.
- Thicken the Sauce: Add the cornstarch mixture to the pan and stir until the sauce thickens.
- Combine and Serve: Return the chicken to the pan and toss to coat with the sauce. Cook for another 2-3 minutes. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds.
Serving Suggestions
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles.
- Add a side of steamed broccoli or bok choy.
- Top with additional green onions and sesame seeds for extra flavor and crunch.
How to Store chicken with garlic sauce Chinese
- Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Reheat: Warm in a pan over medium heat or in the microwave until heated through.
Additional Tips
- Substitutions: Use tofu or shrimp instead of chicken for a different protein.
- Extra Flavor: Add a dash of chili flakes for a spicy kick.
- Troubleshooting: If the sauce is too thick, add a bit more chicken broth. If too thin, add a bit more cornstarch slurry.
Chicken with Garlic Sauce (Chinese Style)
Course: Main CourseCuisine: ChineseDifficulty: EasyServings
4
servingsPrep time
15
minutesCooking time
20
minutesCalories
250
kcalIngredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced
2 tbsp vegetable oil
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper, sliced
1 onion, sliced
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Salt and pepper to taste
Green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Directions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Cook chicken until no longer pink. Set aside.
- Stir-fry garlic, bell pepper, and onion until soft.
- Add soy sauce, oyster sauce, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, and chicken broth. Simmer.
- Add cornstarch mixture and stir until thickened.
- Return chicken to the pan, toss to coat, and cook for 2-3 minutes. Garnish and serve.
