Garlic Chicken Recipe

We’ve got another Chinese takeout fakeout for you. Our take on Chinese Garlic Chicken will be ready in less time than order and delivery takes at your favorite restaurant.

Chinese Garlic Chicken is such an easy and flavorful stir fry, and it takes barely any time to make. You’ll wonder why you’ve been ordering takeout all these years because it’s just as quick to make it at home and it tastes better too (just like our easy Instant Pot Orange Chicken).

garlic chicken recipe

Chinese Garlic Chicken Recipe

garlic chicken recipe

We’ve got another Chinese takeout fakeout for you. Our take on Chinese Garlic Chicken will be ready in less time than order and delivery takes at your favorite restaurant. Listen to our editor-in-chief, Christine Pittman, explain briefly about how to make this tasty Chinese Garlic Chicken recipe, with some great tips along the way, by clicking the play button below: [sc name=”chinesegarlicchickenrotd-2″][/sc]

Prep: 10min

Total: 20min

Yield: 4

Nutrition Facts: servingSize None, calories 363 calories, Sugar 8.7 g, Sodium 930.4 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Saturated Fat 3.9 g, Trans Fat 0 g, Carbohydrate 39.9 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 27.2 g, Cholesterol 82.7 mg

Ingredients:

  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup soy sauce*
  • 1 Tbsp. sesame oil
  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 1 Tbsp. cornstarch
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. chicken breast, cut into 1″ pieces
  • 1 tsp. toasted sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
  • 1 green onion, sliced (optional, for garnish)

Instruction:

  1. Whisk together minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, and cornstarch until smooth.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium high heat.
  3. Add chicken and garlic mixture to pan and stir fry, stirring frequently, until chicken is cooked through and sauce has thickened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Garnish with sesame seeds and green onion, if desired.

Garlic Butter Chicken

garlic chicken recipe

Tender, juicy chicken bathed in a rich garlic butter sauce with a splash of wine for extra flavor!! This EASY stovetop chicken recipe is ready in 15 minutes and will become a family FAVORITE!!

Prep: 5min

Total: 20min

Serving Size: 1

Nutrition Facts: calories 294 calories, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 63 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 15 grams protein, Saturated Fat 7 grams saturated fat, servingSize 1, Sodium 2936 milligrams sodium, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Trans Fat 0 grams trans fat, unSaturated Fat 13 grams unsaturated fat

Ingredients:

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to an even thickness (4 average-sized breasts)
  • 1 to 2 teaspoons 21 Salute Seasoning or poultry seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt, or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 1/2 cup white wine* or chicken broth, or as necessary
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, or more if you want extra sauce
  • 1 tablespoon garlic, finely minced; or to taste
  • 2 teaspoons fresh parsley, optional for garnishing

Instruction:

  1. To a large skillet, add the olive oil, pounded chicken, evenly season with 21 Salute, salt, pepper, and cook over medium-high heat for 5 minutes. Do not touch, move, or disturb the chicken while it is searing. After 5 minutes, flip chicken over. It should have a medium golden color. For thicker/bigger chicken breasts, sear for 6-7 minutes.
  2. Allow chicken to cook on the second side for about 5 minutes, or until done and cooked through. Again, do not disturb the chicken while it’s searing.
  3. Remove chicken with a slotted spatula and place it on a plate to rest.
  4. Using caution, deglaze your skillet by adding wine (or broth) and allow the liquid to bubble up and steam violently for a few seconds.
  5. Add the butter and allow it to melt, about 1 minute; stir continuously until melted.
  6. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minutes; stir continuously.
  7. Turn the heat off, add the chicken back into the skillet, flip it around in the garlic butter sauce, and spoon the sauce over the chicken.
  8. Optionally garnish with parsley and serve immediately.

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FAQ

What is chicken with garlic sauce made of?

Chicken in garlic sauce is traditionally prepared by quickly frying the chicken in olive oil with garlic cloves. The seasoned oil is then served as a sauce.

Can chicken be cooked with garlic?

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt, and onion powder. Sauté until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes on each side.

How to make chicken very soft and tender?

Marinate your chicken.

Marinating your chicken in something overnight can help make it all the more juicier and tender. You can use a gluten-free, acidic marinade (like olive oil and lemon juice) or something breadier (like baking soda, egg whites, and buttermilk).

About the author

Helen is an author and editor at helenbackcafe.com, who has a passion for writing about recipes. She loves to experiment with different ingredients and cooking techniques to create delicious and unique dishes.

Among all the foods, pizza holds a special place in her heart, and she loves exploring different variations and toppings to create the perfect slice. Through her writing, Helen hopes to inspire others to get creative in the kitchen and share their love for food with the world.

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