Description
A delightful dish combining juicy chicken and fresh scallions that evokes family memories and flavors.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken (breast or thighs)
- Fresh scallions
- Garlic
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil or butter
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Pat chicken pieces dry with a paper towel and season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté the Garlic: Heat olive oil or butter in a skillet over medium heat, add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add seasoned chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes per side until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Add Scallions: When the chicken is nearly cooked, add chopped scallions and sauté for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Deglaze the Pan: Drizzle soy sauce in the pan, scraping up the brown bits for extra flavor.
- Serve Warm: Plate the chicken and finish with a sprinkle of fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a juicier texture, use chicken thighs; for a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce with tamari.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken, scallions, family recipe, easy dinner, gluten-free