Description
A quick and delicious Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory ginger sauce, perfect for an easy and healthy weeknight dinner. Serve with rice and steamed broccoli for a complete meal.
Ingredients
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Sauce
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Ginger, very finely diced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup Honey
- 1/3 cup Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
- 3 Tablespoons Ketchup
- 2 teaspoons Toasted Sesame Oil
- 1 teaspoon White Sesame Seeds, plus more for topping
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 2 stalks Green Onions, chopped, plus more for topping
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, whisk together the minced garlic, finely diced fresh ginger, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, toasted sesame oil, and sesame seeds until well combined. Set the sauce aside.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces with cornstarch, ensuring each piece is evenly coated for a light crispy texture when cooked.
- Cook the chicken: Heat the cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken and let it cook undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom is browned.
- Stir in sauce (first portion): Stir the chicken pieces and pour in about 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce, coating the chicken well. Cook while stirring frequently until the chicken becomes sticky and well coated with the sauce.
- Add remaining sauce and simmer: Pour in the rest of the sauce and bring it to a gentle simmer. Continue cooking for 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Finish with green onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute to soften them slightly.
- Serve: Serve the honey ginger chicken over steamed rice and garnish with additional sesame seeds and chopped green onions for a flavorful presentation.
Notes
- This dish can be made in under 30 minutes, making it an excellent quick weeknight dinner option.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute low-sodium soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables for a well-rounded meal.
- Using fresh ginger finely diced enhances the aroma and flavor of the sauce.
- Make sure not to stir the chicken too soon after adding it to the pan so it can brown properly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 416 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 1010 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 109 mg
