Description
Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and flavorful dish featuring tender chicken breast coated in a sweet and savory ginger-honey sauce. Perfect for a healthy homemade takeout alternative, it combines fresh ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, and toasted sesame for a delightful Asian-inspired meal served over rice with green onions and sesame seeds.
Ingredients
Scale
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
- Make the sauce: Whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and sesame seeds in a bowl until well combined. Set aside.
- Prepare the chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch in a large bowl until evenly coated.
- Cook the chicken: Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and let it cook undisturbed for 3 to 5 minutes until browned on the bottom.
- Coat the chicken with sauce: Stir the chicken and pour in about 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until the chicken is sticky and well coated with the sauce.
- Simmer the chicken: Add the remaining sauce to the pan, bring to a simmer, and cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Add green onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for another minute to combine flavors.
- Serve: Serve the honey ginger chicken over cooked rice. Garnish with extra sesame seeds and green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- This recipe can be ready in under 30 minutes, making it a great option for a quick and healthy dinner.
- Substitute tamari for soy sauce to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or another vegetable side to complete the meal.
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs as an alternative for juicier meat.
- Adjust the amount of honey according to your preferred sweetness level.
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
