Stir-fried garlic chicken is a popular dish enjoyed by many for its savory and flavorful combination of tender chicken, aromatic garlic, and a savory sauce. This simple yet flavorful dish can be easily prepared at home using a few basic ingredients and a quick stir-frying technique. With its versatility, stir-fried garlic chicken can be tailored to suit a variety of tastes and preferences, making it a perfect meal option for both everyday dining and special occasions. Whether you prefer succulent chicken breasts or thigh meat, and whether you like your sauce mildly sweet or boldly spicy, this article will guide you in creating the best stir-fried garlic chicken recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.
Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!
GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Lighten up takeout-inspired fare with this delicious Garlic Chicken Stir-Fry recipe. For more fiber, serve this stir-fry chicken dinner with brown rice instead of white rice.
Provided by BHG Test Kitchen
Time 1h1m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cut chicken into 1/2-inch pieces. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag set in a shallow dish. For marinade, stir together water, soy sauce, and vinegar. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Drain chicken, reserving the marinade. Stir cornstarch into reserved marinade; set aside.
- Pour oil into a wok or large skillet. (If necessary, add more oil during cooking.) Heat over medium-high heat. Add green onion, mushrooms, and garlic to wok; cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes or until tender. Remove vegetables from wok.
- Add chicken to wok; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until no longer pink. Push chicken from center of wok. Stir marinade mixture; add to center of wok. Cook and stir until thickened and bubbly. Return cooked vegetables to wok. Add water chestnuts. Cook and stir about 1 minute more or until heated through. Serve with rice. Makes 4 servings.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 49 mg, Protein 25 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 490 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 9 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g
GARLIC CHICKEN STIR FRY
A stir fry recipe I developed to satisfy a family of garlic lovers.
Provided by Teresa Shields
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet. When oil begins to smoke, quickly stir in 2 cloves minced garlic, ginger root, green onions and salt. Stir fry until onion becomes translucent, about 2 minutes. Add chicken and stir until opaque, about 3 minutes. Add remaining 4 cloves minced garlic and stir. Add sweet onions, cabbage, bell pepper, peas and 1/2 cup of the broth/water and cover.
- In a small bowl, mix the remaining 1/2 cup broth/water, soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch. Add sauce mixture to wok/skillet and stir until chicken and vegetables are coated with the thickened sauce. Serve immediately, over hot rice if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.3 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 67.1 mg, Fat 8.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 31.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 1363.8 mg, Sugar 12.2 g
STIR-FRIED CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES
Provided by Robin Miller : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 22m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic and ginger and cook 1 minute. Add chicken and cook 3 to 4 minutes, until starting to brown, stirring constantly. Add onions, carrots, and peppers and cook 1 minute. Add snap peas, corn and broccoli and cook 2 minutes. Add soy sauce and cook 2 minutes, until vegetables are crisp-tender.
- Dissolve cornstarch in chicken broth in a small bowl and add to wok. Simmer 2 minutes, until sauce thickens. Serve over rice.
CHINESE GARLIC CHICKEN
The chicken in this dish is first stir fried with whole garlic cloves, then simmered with Chinese cooking wine and chicken stock until tender.
Provided by Steve Bowden
Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian
Time 45m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Season chicken with salt and black pepper. Toss with flour until coated.
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it begins to smoke. Add chicken, and stir fry until the pieces are lightly browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes. Turn heat to medium and stir in whole garlic cloves; continue stir frying for 5 minutes.
- Turn heat to low, and add Shao-Hsing wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock. Cover, and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender. Remove garlic cloves before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 277.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.8 g, Cholesterol 88.2 mg, Fat 10.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 1406.2 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
FRIED CHICKEN IN GARLIC BUTTER
Make and share this Fried Chicken in Garlic Butter recipe from Food.com.
Provided by shygirl
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 45m
Yield 4-6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix chopped chicken, knorr seasoning,salt and pepper.
- Marinate in refrigerator overnight.
- Stir fry chicken in high heat till golden. Set aside.
- Heat butter on low heat.
- Add in garlic, stir fry till light brown and fragrant.
- Stir in cooked chicken pieces.
- Stir well till every piece is well coated with the butter garlic mixture.
- Serve on top of piping hot rice.
- YUMMO!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.4, Fat 40.5, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 156.5, Sodium 383.2, Carbohydrate 5.8, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.2, Protein 21
A GOOD EASY GARLIC CHICKEN
Sprinkle chicken breasts with garlic powder, onion powder and seasoning salt - then sautee and enjoy. Couldn't be easier! Great recipe for quick and easy meal, even for the pickiest eater!
Provided by Julia Green
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes Pan-Fried
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with garlic powder, seasoning salt and onion powder. Saute about 10 to 15 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 213.8 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 91.3 mg, Fat 10.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 27.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 368.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
HONEY-GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY
Honey-garlic chicken stir-fry--yeah, it's that good!
Provided by Alisa Provost
Time 30m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in a wok over medium heat. Add chicken and garlic, and season with salt and pepper. Cook and stir until chicken is browned, about 5 minutes. Add honey and 1 tablespoon soy sauce; stir to coat chicken. Transfer chicken to a plate, leaving juices in the wok.
- Add frozen vegetables, mushrooms, and remaining soy sauce to the wok. Cook and stir over medium heat until vegetables are crisp on the outside and tender on the inside, about 7 minutes.
- Stir chicken back into the wok and cook until no longer pink in the centers and sauce has reduced, 5 to 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, stir water and rice together in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover and cook in the microwave on high until water is fully absorbed, about 5 minutes.
- Serve chicken and vegetables over hot rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 548.1 calories, Carbohydrate 88 g, Cholesterol 51.7 mg, Fat 9.1 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 30.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.6 g, Sodium 864 mg, Sugar 14.3 g
STIR-FRIED GARLIC CHICKEN
Make and share this Stir-Fried Garlic Chicken recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mia.sarx
Categories Chicken Thigh & Leg
Time 50m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In a medium bowl mix together the cornstarch, white wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, salt, and sugar.
- cut the chicken into 1 1/2 by 1/2 inch pieces.
- toss in the soy sauce mixture.
- cover with plastic wrap and let stand for 20 to 30 minutes.
- On a small plate place the minced garlic and the fresh ginger.
- In a small bowl, thoroughly mix together the hoisin sauce, ketchup, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes.
- Have ready the chicken stock and scallions.
- Heat a wok or large skillet over high heat until hot.
- Add the peanut oil.
- swirl the oil around the pan until very hot but not smoking.
- add the minced garlic and ginger and stir briefly until the garlic is slightly browned.
- add the chicken and quickly stir and flip in the oil to separate the pieces.
- continue to toss and cook for about 3 minutes.
- add the chicken stock and swirl until the stock is heated through.
- add the snow peas and onions, stir once, cover, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Uncover the pan and add the soy sauce mixture.
- stir lightly until all pieces are thoroughly coated.
- sprinkle with the scallions, stir lightly, and remove to a serving dish.
- serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 734.5, Fat 35.2, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 285.9, Sodium 3290.4, Carbohydrate 28.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.5, Protein 72.4
STIR-FRY CHICKEN WITH GARLIC SAUCE
Make and share this Stir-Fry Chicken With Garlic Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by CoffeeMom
Categories Chicken
Time 2h10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Combine garlic, soy sauce, water, honey, 1 tablespoon oil, cornstarch and black/red pepper. Stir chicken into marinade and mix to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring once to twice.
- In large skillet, heat remaining oil.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to skillet. Stir-fry about 5 minutes. Add reserved marinade; continue to cook and stir about 30 seconds until thickened.
- Remove to platter. Garnish with green onion. Serve with snow peas, if desired.
GARLIC CHICKEN STIR-FRY
I have listed 2-3 tablespoons of minced garlic, you may of coarse adjust to taste --- the steamed broccoli may be replaced with sauteed fresh mushrooms --- make this as spicy as you like by adjusting the crushed chili flakes or you may omit completely --- make certain to have everything prepared and handy near your wok or skillet before starting this --- NOTE; this does not make a lot of sauce so I would strongly suggest to double the sauce amounts --- serve with cooked rice.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Chicken
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the stir-fry sauce; in a small bowl whisk together 1/2 cup chicken broth with soy sauce, sugar and cornstarch until smooth; set aside.
- Heat peanut oil in a wok or in a large heavy skillet; when the oil starts to smoke quickly stir in 1 tablespoon minced garlic, crushed chili flakes, ginger and chopped green onions; stir-fry until the green onions are translucent (about 2-3 minutes).
- Add in the chicken strips and stir-fry until opaque (about 3 minutes).
- Add in remaining garlic, yellow onion slices and steamed broccoli florets and 1/2 cup chicken broth; stir-fry for 2 minutes.
- Re-mix the broth/cornstarch mixture slightly once again with a fork or whisk then add to the skillet; cook stirring until the chicken and veggies are coated and the sauce has thickened.
- Remove to a bowl and sprinkle chopped green onions on top.
- serve with rice.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 289.1, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 65.8, Sodium 784.6, Carbohydrate 21.9, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 10.3, Protein 30.9
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan. If you do, the chicken will not cook evenly.
- Cook the chicken over medium-high heat. This will help it to brown and crisp.
- Stir the chicken frequently. This will help it to cook evenly and prevent it from burning.
- Add the garlic at the end of the cooking process. This will help to preserve its flavor.
- Serve the chicken immediately. This is when it will be at its best.
Conclusion:
Stir-fried garlic chicken is a quick and easy dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is also a healthy and flavorful dish that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give stir-fried garlic chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!
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