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Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger

Savory Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger for Busy Weeknight Delights

A quick and versatile Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs can swap with tofu or tempeh
  • 1/4 cup Low-sodium soy sauce dark soy sauce adds richer flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 inch Fresh ginger (grated) fresh is best, use ground ginger if needed
  • 4 cloves Garlic (minced) use fresh for best impact
  • 2 tablespoons Brown sugar can replace with honey or maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame oil omit if allergies are a concern
  • 1/2 teaspoon Red pepper flakes optional, adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch can use flour if unavailable
For the Sauce
  • 1 cup Chicken broth use vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup maple syrup makes it vegan
  • 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil use a neutral oil
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green onion chopped finely
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds for sprinkling on top

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • large skillet
  • Small bowl

Method
 

Prep and Marinate
  1. Whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch in a medium bowl.
  2. Add chicken thighs, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
Make the Sauce
  1. In another bowl, combine additional soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
  2. Pour pre-mixed sauce into the skillet, simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Thicken the Sauce
  1. Mix cornstarch with water to create a slurry and gradually whisk into the sauce until thickened.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return chicken to skillet, toss in sauce, and heat for 2-3 minutes.
  2. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve over rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate for best flavor. Avoid overcrowding the skillet for juicy chicken. Adjust flavors to taste.

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