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Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger

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.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 420
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  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.