Description
Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is a flavorful and quick dinner option featuring tender chicken breast coated in a sweet and savory ginger-infused sauce. This recipe combines fresh ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, and sesame for a delicious homemade stir-fry perfect to serve over rice with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions.
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
Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breast
- 2 Tablespoons Cornstarch
- 3 Tablespoons Cooking Oil
- 2 stalks Green Onions, chopped
Instructions
- Make the sauce: Whisk together the minced garlic, finely diced fresh ginger, honey, low-sodium soy sauce, ketchup, toasted sesame oil, and white sesame seeds in a bowl. Set aside.
- Coat the chicken: Toss the boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated, ensuring a nice crispy texture after cooking.
- Cook the chicken: Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken pieces and let them cook undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes until browned on the bottom.
- Start saucing: Stir the chicken and pour in about 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce. Stir frequently to coat the chicken thoroughly until it looks sticky and glazed.
- Simmer the sauce: Pour in the remaining sauce and bring it to a simmer. Let it cook for 4 to 5 more minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and the chicken is fully cooked through.
- Finish with green onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and mix well.
- Serve: Serve the honey ginger chicken stir-fry hot over a bed of steamed rice. Garnish with additional white sesame seeds and more green onions if desired.
Notes
- Use low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for a gluten-free option.
- Finely dicing fresh ginger enhances the flavor and texture of the sauce.
- For a balanced meal, serve with steamed broccoli or other fresh vegetables.
- The recipe can be made in under 30 minutes, perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
- Adjust the amount of honey for more or less sweetness according to your taste.
- Cornstarch helps to create a sticky and glossy sauce coating the chicken perfectly.
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
