Description
A quick and flavorful Honey Ginger Chicken Stir-Fry featuring tender chicken breast coated in a sweet and savory ginger sauce. Perfect for a healthy and satisfying dinner served over rice.
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, plus more for topping
Chicken & Stir-Fry:
- 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 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 the sauce mixture aside.
- Coat the Chicken: Toss the boneless, skinless chicken breast pieces with cornstarch until they are evenly coated. This will help the chicken develop a nice texture when cooked.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the 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 the bottoms turn golden brown.
- Stir and Add Sauce: Stir the chicken to turn the pieces and pour in about 3 tablespoons of the prepared sauce. Cook the chicken while stirring frequently until it is well coated and the sauce becomes sticky and clings to the chicken.
- Add Remaining Sauce and Simmer: Pour in the rest of the sauce and bring the mixture to a simmer. Continue cooking for another 4 to 5 minutes until the sauce reduces slightly and the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish with Green Onions: Stir in the chopped green onions and cook for an additional minute to combine flavors.
- Serve: Serve the honey ginger chicken stir-fry hot over steamed rice, garnished with extra sesame seeds and chopped green onions for added texture and flavor.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute low-sodium soy sauce with tamari.
- Serve with steamed broccoli or your favorite vegetables for a complete meal.
- Ensure the ginger is finely diced for the best distribution of flavor.
- Cooking time can vary slightly depending on the size of chicken pieces.
- Use a wok or large skillet for even cooking and proper stir-frying technique.
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
