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This Stovetop Chicken and Onions is a family dinner recipe staple. It has chopped chicken, onions, and is stir-fried with flavors and seasonings of garlic, soy sauce, 5-spice seasoning, olive oil, and sesame oil. It’s wonderful served over steamed rice or noodles. (makes 4 servings)
Stovetop Chicken and Onions
Hi Everyone, This Stovetop Chicken and Onions recipe is a savory stir-fry with Asian seasonings.
It’s a simple recipe to make during the week or whenever you want a dinner that’s quick to put together, yet satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast or tenders, chopped into bite-sized pieced, see notes
- 1-2 yellow onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons regular, olive oil
- 1 tablespoon roasted, sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon 5-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- optional topping: 1 bunch scallions, chopped
Kitchen Tools
- large wok
- spatula
- spoon, for serving
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Stovetop Chicken and Onions
Ingredients
- 1 lb. chicken breast or tenders, chopped into bite-sized pieced, see notes
- 1-2 yellow onions, sliced
- 2 tablespoons regular, olive oil
- 1 tablespoon roasted, sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon 5-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- optional: 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
- optional topping: 1 bunch scallions, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the onions: In a large wok or skillet, over low-medium heat, add regular olive oil and toasted sesame oil. Add the minced garlic and chopped onions, and a pinch of salt, a just a pinch of 5-spice seasoning blend, saute until slightly browned and caramelized. Make sure not to burn, keep the heat on medium to low. When they are done, using tongs, take them out and put them on a plate or bowl, and set aside until later when you will add them back into the stir-fry to combine together.
- Cook the chicken: Add 1-2 tablespoons unsalted butter, add the chopped chicken, stir-fry over medium-high heat, stirring regularly, allow the chicken to brown slightly or to your liking. Add the remaining seasonings, the 5-spice powder, the soy sauce, the optional chopped ginger and stir to combine. You can add some more olive oil and sesame oil (a drizzle) if you need to. The chicken should be 165 degrees F when cooked. Be careful to not overcook so that the chicken will not be tough. When the chicken is done, add the cooked onions back in.
- Serve over steamed rice or noodles, optionally with chopped scallions, enjoy!
Notes
- Chicken: You can substitute another type of chicken, like dark meat, just know that the cooking time, may change slightly.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 4 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 387Total Fat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 116mgSodium: 554mgCarbohydrates: 8gFiber: 1gSugar: 2gProtein: 39g
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