Description
Delight your taste buds with this flavorful ginger chicken recipe, where tender chicken thighs are marinated in a zesty ginger-garlic sauce. Sautéed with colorful vegetables, this dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. The warm aroma and vibrant presentation will impress your guests and have everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, broccoli)
Instructions
- Chop the chicken into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic and ginger finely.
- In a bowl, combine chicken, soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and ginger. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add bell peppers and broccoli; cook for about 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
- Add marinated chicken to the skillet and stir-fry for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Pour leftover marinade into the pan and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice or noodles and garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg