Gluten-Free Honey Soy Chicken
Tender, juicy, and bursting with flavor, this Gluten-Free Honey Soy Chicken is a quick and delicious weeknight dinner option that everyone will love. This recipe features succulent chicken thighs marinated in a perfectly balanced blend of gluten-free soy sauce, sweet honey, tangy rice vinegar, and fragrant garlic and ginger. The dish is brought to life with a rich, silky sauce thickened to perfection and garnished with sesame seeds and fresh green onions for a burst of color and crunch. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and a total cook time under 30 minutes, this dish is as simple as it is satisfying. Serve it over fluffy rice or alongside steamed veggies for a wholesome, gluten-free meal that’s irresistibly delicious. Perfect for those seeking a flavorful yet allergen-friendly dinner idea!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 0.25 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 tablespoons neutral oil (such as canola or vegetable oil)
Instructions
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable plastic bag or shallow dish. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the other half for later. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water until smooth. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the neutral oil. Once the oil is hot, remove the chicken from the marinade, shaking off any excess, and place the chicken pieces in the skillet. Discard the used marinade.
Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C). Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, pour in the reserved marinade and bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Stir in the cornstarch mixture into the skillet and whisk continuously until the sauce thickens, about 2-3 minutes.
Return the chicken to the skillet, and toss it in the thickened sauce until coated evenly.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken before serving.
Serve the gluten-free honey soy chicken over rice or alongside steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1941 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 113.1 g | 145% | |
| Saturated Fat | 22.7 g | 114% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 750 mg | 250% | |
| Sodium | 4159 mg | 181% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 65.9 g | 24% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.0 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.7 g | ||
| Protein | 162.9 g | 326% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 120 mg | 9% | |
| Iron | 7.3 mg | 41% | |
| Potassium | 1764 mg | 38% | |
*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.
