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Ginger Honey Chicken Recipe

Ginger Honey Chicken Recipe Easy Sticky Stir Fry

400kcal
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Prep 10 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
25 minutes
Total 50 minutes
The ginger honey chicken recipe is a quick and flavorful dish made with chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce made from honey, fresh ginger, garlic, and soy sauce. It is known for its sticky glaze and balanced taste, making it perfect for busy weeknight dinners. This recipe can be served with rice, noodles, or vegetables and can easily be customized to be spicy, healthy, or more traditional Chinese style.
Servings 2 servings
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian Inspired

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast or chicken thigh
  • Fresh ginger
  • Honey
  • Soy sauce
  • Garlic
  • Cornstarch
  • Cooking oil
  • Optional chili flakes
  • Optional sesame oil
  • Optional spring onions for garnish

Equipment

  • Frying pan or wok
  • Mixing bowl
  • Knife and chopping board
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Measuring spoons
  • Grater (for ginger)

Method

  1. Cut chicken into bite sized pieces and set aside
    Ginger Honey Chicken Recipe
  2. Mix honey, soy sauce, grated ginger, and garlic in a bowl
  3. Coat chicken lightly with cornstarch for crispiness
  4. Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken until golden
  5. Pour in the honey ginger sauce and stir well
  6. Cook on medium heat until sauce thickens and becomes sticky
  7. Turn off heat and garnish with spring onions
    Ginger Honey Chicken Recipe
  8. Serve hot with rice or noodles

Nutrition

Serving250gCalories400kcalCarbohydrates28gProtein32gFat16gSaturated Fat3gPolyunsaturated Fat3gMonounsaturated Fat9gCholesterol95mgSodium780mgPotassium520mgFiber2gSugar14gVitamin A450IUVitamin C8mgCalcium35mgIron1mg

Notes

  • Use fresh ginger for the best flavor
  • Do not overcook the sauce or it may burn due to honey
  • Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey
  • For a healthier version, use less oil and add more vegetables
  • Chicken thighs give a juicier result than chicken breast
  • Let the sauce reduce properly for a sticky restaurant style finish

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