Description
Ginger Glazed Chicken brings together sweet and tangy flavors that dance on your plate with delightful simplicity. Succulent chicken gets a zesty coat of ginger and honey that makes dinner feel like a quick culinary adventure.
Ingredients
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Main Protein:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
Glaze and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 2 garlic cloves
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Slice 1 ½ lbs of chicken into bite-sized pieces or keep whole, depending on your serving preference.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat at 375°F. Cook chicken for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove chicken from skillet and set aside. Reduce heat to medium and add 2 tablespoons finely grated ginger and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar into the skillet. Stir ingredients and let simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water, then blend into the glaze. Simmer an additional 1-2 minutes until sauce slightly thickens.
- Return chicken to skillet, coating each piece thoroughly with the ginger glaze. Cook 1-2 minutes to reheat and ensure even coverage.
- Transfer glazed chicken to serving plate. Sprinkle with chopped green onions and sesame seeds for a fresh garnish.
Notes
- Cutting chicken into even-sized pieces ensures consistent cooking and allows the glaze to coat each bite perfectly.
- Letting the chicken brown well creates deep flavor and prevents a soggy texture, so resist the urge to move it too quickly in the pan.
- For a lower-sugar version, swap honey with maple syrup or use a sugar substitute that caramelizes nicely.
- Gluten-free friends can replace standard soy sauce with tamari, which delivers the same rich umami without wheat components.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-17 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg