Description

A quick, flavorful stir-fry featuring tender chicken tossed in a bold and spicy ginger-garlic sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights when you want maximum flavor with minimal fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken:
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
Marinade:
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp cornstarch
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
Sauce:
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
1–2 red chilies, finely chopped (or 1 tsp red pepper flakes)
1/4 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp hoisin sauce
1 tsp sriracha (optional)
Garnish (optional):
Chopped green onions
Sesame seeds

Instructions

In a medium bowl, mix chicken with soy sauce, rice vinegar, cornstarch, sesame oil, and black pepper. Marinate for 15–60 minutes.
In a separate bowl, whisk together chicken broth, honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, and sriracha (if using). Set aside.
Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add ginger, garlic, and red chilies; stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add marinated chicken and stir-fry for 5–7 minutes until cooked through and lightly browned.
Pour in sauce mixture and simmer for 3–5 minutes, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Remove from heat, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve over rice, noodles, or grains.

Notes

Fresh ginger makes a big difference! Adjust spice level to your taste. Add vegetables or swap chicken for tofu for a personalized twist. Great for meal prep or quick dinners.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stir-Fry
Cuisine: Asian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup chicken with sauce
Calories: 360
Sugar: 11g
Sodium: 760mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 18g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 115mg

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