Description
Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry is a quick and delicious meal featuring tender boneless, skinless chicken breast coated in a sweet and savory ginger sauce made with honey, soy sauce, garlic, and sesame oil. Ready in just 30 minutes, this stir-fry is perfect served over rice with green onions and sesame seeds for an easy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Sauce Ingredients
- 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
Main Ingredients
- 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 Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, ketchup, sesame oil, and sesame seeds until well combined. Set aside.
- Coat Chicken: Toss the chicken pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated on all sides.
- Cook Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and allow it to cook without stirring for 3 to 5 minutes until the bottom is browned.
- Add Sauce to Chicken: Stir the chicken to turn and pour in approximately 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce (about a quarter of the sauce). Cook while stirring frequently until the chicken is well coated and sticky with sauce.
- Simmer with Remaining Sauce: Pour in the remaining sauce and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 4 to 5 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has reduced slightly.
- Finish with Green Onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook briefly to combine flavors.
- Serve: Serve the honey ginger chicken stir-fry hot over rice, garnished with additional sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Notes
- This dish makes a great healthier alternative to takeout and can be prepared in under 30 minutes.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute low-sodium soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables for a balanced meal.
- Adjust the amount of honey if you prefer a less sweet sauce.
- Use fresh ginger finely diced for the best flavor impact in the sauce.
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
