Chinese Garlic Chicken
Chinese Garlic Chicken features tender stir-fried chicken simmered with whole garlic cloves in a soy and Shaoxing wine broth. The cloves mellow into a sweet, roasty depth that infuses the sauce, balancing savory notes with gentle warmth. It’s a comforting, aromatic dish perfect for a weeknight dinner served over steamed rice or greens.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chinese Garlic Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 57
- Metabolic
- 14
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and black pepper, then toss it with flour until coated.
- 2
Heat peanut oil in a wok or large skillet over high heat until it starts to smoke.
- 3
Add the chicken and stir-fry until the pieces are lightly browned on the outside, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4
Reduce the heat to medium and stir in the whole garlic cloves; continue stir-frying for 5 minutes.
- 5
Lower the heat to low and add Shao-Hsing wine, soy sauce, and chicken stock.
- 6
Cover and simmer for 20 minutes until the chicken is tender.
- 7
Remove the garlic cloves before serving.
- Calories 296.19 kcal Moderate 15%
- Protein 37.68 g Good Source 75%
- Carbohydrate 10.19 g 4%
- Total Fat 11.47 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 1.16 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 137.77 mg High 46%
- Sodium 1319.71 mg High 57%
- Dietary Fiber 0.83 g Low Source 3%
- Total Sugars 1.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.36 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 5.6 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.25 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 462.68 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin A 1.4 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Garlic 🧄
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Chinese Garlic Chicken is a Chinese dinner recipe made with 9 ingredients. It takes about 45 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, and Light Soy Sauce. Each serving provides about 296.19 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chinese Garlic Chicken?
- It is a Chinese recipe made with 9 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Chinese Garlic Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Black Pepper, Chicken Stock, Light Soy Sauce, Peanut Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- What goes well with Chinese Garlic Chicken?
- Explore these Chinese side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Chinese Garlic Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 296.19 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chinese Garlic Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Chinese Garlic Chicken healthy?
- Chinese Garlic Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 296.19 calories and 37.68 g of protein, or 75% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1319.71 mg (57% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.16 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Garlic and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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