Scallion Chicken Pan-Fried

Why you'll love this recipe

It’s a 15-minute miracle that delivers restaurant-quality stir-fry flavors with very few ingredients.
The technique of pan-frying the chicken first ensures a golden exterior while keeping the inside tender and moist.
Scallions are used in two ways—the whites for depth and the greens for freshness—creating a layered flavor profile.

Key Ingredients

Shaoxing Wine: Provides a nutty, vinegary depth that neutralizes any "meaty" odors and builds a classic stir-fry base.
Cornstarch (in marinade): "Velvets" the chicken, creating a thin barrier that locks in juices during high-heat frying.
Scallions: Using the white parts as an aromatic and the green parts as a vegetable provides a sharp yet sweet contrast.

✅Quick Tips: Use a high-smoke point oil like canola or peanut oil and wait until the pan is shimmering hot before adding the chicken.

Key Steps

#1: Velveting the chicken with cornstarch and egg for 15 minutes is the secret to a silky, tender texture.

#2: Sauté the scallion and toss with the scallion greens for just 60 seconds to maintain their vibrant color.

Prep Time 15 mins

Cook Time 15 mins

Total Time 30 mins

Cooking Method: Chicken

Courses: Main Dishes

Servings: 2

Description

Boneless chicken is velveted for tenderness and tossed with fresh green onions and ginger. It is a classic homestyle stir-fry that is both healthy and satisfying.

Ingredients:

4 boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
cut into bite-sized pieces
8-12 scallions (green onions)
cut into 2-inch segments (separate white & green parts)
1-inch ginger
sliced (optional)
2 tbsp cooking oil
Marinade:
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
½ tsp cornstarch (keeps chicken tender)
½ tsp white pepper
1 tbsp salt
1 egg

Instructions

1
Marinate chicken with all marinade ingredients (including egg) for 15 mins.
2
Heat oil in a wok/pan over high heat.
3
Cook chicken until golden and crispy (4-5 mins). Remove and set aside.
4
Stir-fry white scallion parts and ginger (if using) for 30 sec until fragrant.
5
Return chicken to pan, add green scallions, toss 1 min.
6
Drizzle with sesame oil (optional) and serve.

Keywords: Pan-Fried, Scallion Chicken, 15-min