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Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger

Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger: A Quick Dinner You'll Love

Experience the magical blend of soy, garlic, and ginger in this quick and delightful Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound chicken thighs boneless and skinless
  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch
For Cooking
  • 1 cup chicken broth low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil for frying
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons green onion chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds optional
Serving Base
  • 4 cups cooked rice fluffy white or brown rice

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • skillet
  • Measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Soy Chicken Garlic Ginger
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine low-sodium soy sauce, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, brown sugar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes, and cornstarch. Whisk these ingredients together until smooth.
  2. Take your boneless, skinless chicken thighs and coat them thoroughly in the prepared marinade. Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. In a separate bowl, mix low-sodium soy sauce, chicken broth, honey, rice vinegar, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Stir well and set aside.
  4. In a small bowl, prepare a cornstarch slurry by mixing cornstarch with a bit of water until smooth.
  5. In a large skillet or wok, heat vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  6. Carefully add the marinated chicken thighs in a single layer to the hot skillet. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side.
  7. Pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet, scraping the browned bits from the bottom, and bring to a simmer.
  8. Once simmering, stir in the cornstarch slurry gradually, stirring until the sauce reaches your desired thickness.
  9. Taste the sauce and adjust the flavor as needed with additional soy sauce, honey, or red pepper flakes.
  10. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet, tossing gently to ensure every piece is fully coated in sauce. Heat through.
  11. Stir in a splash of sesame oil and garnish with chopped green onions and optional sesame seeds. Serve immediately over cooked rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Use fresh garlic and ginger for the best flavor. Avoid overcrowding the skillet when cooking the chicken, and consider marinating for longer.

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