Sometimes, the most comforting meals are not the complicated ones, but the simplest dishes filled with familiar aromas.
Scallion oil chicken is one of those dishes.
Growing up, the smell of sizzling scallions in hot oil drifting from the kitchen always meant something warm was coming to the table.
With just a few ingredients, this dish brings out deep, satisfying flavors.
When hot oil hits the scallions, releasing that fragrant “sizzle,” it turns an ordinary chicken thigh into something special.
It’s more than just food — it’s comfort, simplicity, and a taste of home.
Scallion Oil Crispy Chicken Thigh
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
Marinade Chicken
Steps
Prepare the ingredients
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Prepare the chicken
Debone the chicken thigh. Wash the chicken fillet and pat dry with paper towels.
Marinate with soy sauce and sugar for 15 minutes.
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Prepare scallion
Finely chop the green onions, and set the white parts aside in a separate bowl.
Pan-fry the chicken
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Heat a frying pan over high heat. Coat both sides of the chicken fillet with potato starch.
Place the chicken skin-side down and sear for about 5–6 minutes until the surface is golden brown and crispy, then flip it over and cook through over medium heat.
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Slice
Let rest slightly, then cut into bite-sized pieces.
Prepare scallion mix
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Heat 3-4 tablespoons of cooking oil until it starts to lightly smoke, then add the white parts of the green onions.
Simmer over low heat for 2-3 minutes. Add the chopped green parts and continue to simmer over low heat for another 2-3 minutes.
Serve
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Pour the scallion oil over the chicken and serve immediately.
蔥油雞扒 Scallion Oil Chicken Thigh
Cooking Tips 烹飪技巧
- Add ginger for extra depth of flavor
- Always start with skin-side down for crispiness
- Hot oil is key to unlocking the scallion fragrance
