Chicken Stir Fry with Green Onions

 This is kind of dishes just become part of your family story. For us, this chicken stir fry with green onions is one of those recipes that always brings everyone to the table quickly. It’s simple, flavorful, and best of all—it’s one of my kids’ absolute favorites. Tender chicken bites are coated in a savory sauce, tossed with fresh green onions, and served hot over a bowl of fluffy rice. It’s the kind of comfort food you can make on a busy weeknight and still feel like you’ve served something special.

Ingredients

For the chicken:

• 1.5–2 lbs chicken thighs (chopped into small cubes; chicken breast works too)

• 2 tbsp cooking wine

• 2 tsp Sichuan peppercorn powder (or substitute black peppercorn powder)

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 tbsp cornstarch

For the sauce:

• 3 tbsp soy sauce

• 1 tbsp oyster sauce

• 1 tbsp sugar

For stir-frying:

• 3 tbsp cooking oil

• 2 green onions, chopped (plus more for garnish)

Instructions

1. Marinate the chicken
   In a large bowl, combine the chicken with cooking wine, peppercorn powder, salt, and cornstarch. Mix well until evenly coated. Let it marinate for 15–20 minutes.

2. Cook the chicken
   Heat 3 tablespoons of oil in a wok (or large skillet) over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken and stir fry quickly until golden brown on the outside and cooked through, about 6–8 minutes.

3. Add the sauce
   In a small bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, oyster sauce, and sugar. Pour this sauce over the chicken, stirring to coat evenly.

4. Finish with green onions
   Sprinkle in the chopped green onions, mix well, then cover with a lid for 1 minute to let the flavors come together.

5. Serve
   Transfer to a plate, garnish with extra green onions, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Tips

• Chicken thighs stay juicy and flavorful, but breasts work if you prefer leaner meat.

• If you want a little heat, toss in a dried chili or two while stir-frying the chicken.

• Don’t skip the final step of covering the wok for a minute, the steam really helps the green onion flavor infuse the dish.