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Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger


  • Total Time: 60 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger is a sticky, savory Asian-inspired chicken dish made with tender chicken thighs simmered in a bold soy sauce, garlic, and fresh ginger glaze, perfect for quick and flavorful weeknight dinners.


Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ¾ cup low-sodium soy sauce, divided
  • 3 tablespoons rice vinegar, divided
  • 2 tablespoons fresh grated ginger, divided
  • 8 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons sesame oil, divided
  • ½ teaspoon red chili flakes
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch, divided
  • ¼ cup low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 green onion, sliced
  • Sesame seeds for garnish
  • Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, whisk ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon ginger, 4 cloves garlic, brown sugar, 1 teaspoon sesame oil, chili flakes, and 1 tablespoon cornstarch.
  2. Add chicken and toss to coat, then cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In another bowl, mix remaining soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, remaining rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil.
  4. Dissolve remaining cornstarch in water to make a slurry.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken until golden and cooked through.
  6. Remove chicken and pour sauce into skillet, simmering until slightly thickened.
  7. Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook until glossy.
  8. Return chicken to skillet and toss to coat in sauce.
  9. Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds and serve over rice.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken to ensure proper browning and maximum flavor.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Asian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 420
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 980mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 32g
  • Cholesterol: 135mg

Keywords: soy chicken garlic ginger, ginger soy chicken, garlic ginger chicken, asian chicken recipe