Description
Quick & Easy Ginger Chicken is a delightful dish that combines crispy fried chicken with a sticky, sweet ginger sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, this recipe takes only 30 minutes to prepare, allowing you to enjoy restaurant-quality flavors at home without the hefty price tag. With simple ingredients and easy steps, this versatile meal can cater to different tastes and occasions. Whether served over rice, in lettuce wraps, or as part of a stir-fry bowl, Quick & Easy Ginger Chicken is sure to impress with its deliciously balanced blend of ginger, garlic, and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs (or breasts)
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- ⅓ cup cornstarch
- 2 tsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
Instructions
- Prepare the Sauce: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, ginger, garlic, brown sugar, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, and chicken stock. Set aside.
- Dice the Chicken: Cut chicken into 1.5-inch cubes and season.
- Coat the Chicken: Sprinkle cornstarch over the chicken and toss to coat evenly.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat and fry chicken until golden brown (7-9 minutes). Drain on paper towels.
- Thicken the Sauce: Pour the prepared sauce into the pan and simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add cooked chicken to the sauce and toss well before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 440
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg