Ginger Honey Chicken
Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Ginger Honey Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that’s sure to wow your taste buds. Juicy, boneless chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a luscious glaze made with freshly grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. The sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, clings beautifully to every bite, delivering a glossy, delicious finish. Garnished with bright green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, wholesome meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the ideal blend of simplicity and bold flavors, making it a must-try for Asian-inspired home cooking.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set the marinade aside.
Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.
In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared marinade over the chicken in the skillet. Let the chicken simmer for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally to coat evenly in the sauce.
In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken well.
Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Spoon the extra sauce over the top.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1466 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 86.3 g | 111% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 500 mg | 167% | |
| Sodium | 2092 mg | 91% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.3 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.1 g | ||
| Protein | 110.7 g | 221% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 152 mg | 12% | |
| Iron | 5.9 mg | 33% | |
| Potassium | 1316 mg | 28% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
