Main dish

Soy-Garlic Pan Chicken Breast

Name: Soy-Garlic Pan Chicken Breast
Prep time: 8 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Taiwanese home cooking
Ingredients: Chicken breast 260g; Garlic 3cloves; Onion 0.25

Chicken breast with garlic and soy, pan-seared—salty, firm, great for sides or bento.

Total 20 min Skillet Easy 2 servings

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Brief marinade before searing; let pan juices reduce at the end for concentrated flavor.

Steps

How to make it

Prep 8 min · Cook 12 min

Cut chicken into thick slices; mince garlic; peel onion and slice thin along the grain.
Toss chicken with soy and garlic; marinate 10 minutes. Medium-high skillet until both sides color.
Add onion; stir until slightly soft; finish with a pinch of salt.
Plate with rice or noodles while hot; let rest 1 minute before serving.
Prep ingredients as listed; keep proteins, vegetables, and sauces in separate bowls.

Tips & storage

Make it easier

Do not flip constantly—better browning if you let each side sit.

Refrigerate up to 2 days; splash water when reheating.

Substitutions

Black pepper instead of extra garlic.

Optional add-ins

+King oyster mushroom+Baby corn+Bell pepper

FAQ

Can I dice and stir-fry?

Yes, but it dries faster—shorten the heat.

Good vegetable pairings?

Broccoli or cabbage both work.

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