Description
Skip the takeout menu and whip up Chicken in Garlic Sauce Chinese at home! Juicy chicken thighs tossed in a bold, savory garlic sauce with crunchy veggies — all ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights or when your craving for Chinese food hits hard.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 tbsp neutral cooking oil (e.g. canola or vegetable oil)
For the Aromatics & Vegetables:
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
4 green onions, chopped
For the Garlic Sauce:
3 tbsp dark soy sauce
½ cup chicken broth
2 tbsp rice vinegar
1½ tbsp light brown sugar (or honey)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp sriracha (optional for heat)
¼ cup water
½ tsp black pepper
Instructions
Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together dark soy sauce, chicken broth, rice vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, sriracha, water, and black pepper. Set aside.
Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken pieces in a bowl. Add dark soy sauce and cornstarch. Toss to coat evenly.
Cook the Chicken: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken in batches, cooking 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove chicken and drain excess oil, leaving about 1 tbsp in the pan.
Cook Aromatics: Add garlic and ginger to the skillet. Sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Finish the Dish: Return chicken to the skillet along with bell pepper and green onions. Pour in the prepared sauce and toss until everything is well coated. Let it simmer for a couple of minutes until sauce thickens.
Serve hot over rice!
Notes
You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breast for a leaner option.
Adjust sriracha to your desired spice level.
Add extra veggies like broccoli, snap peas, or carrots for more crunch.
Leftovers keep well for 2-3 days in the fridge and taste even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Category: Dinner , lunch
- Method: Stir-fry
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 365 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 1040 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 135 mg