Gluten Free Ginger Soy Sesame Chicken
Meet your new favorite weeknight dinner: Gluten-Free Ginger Soy Sesame Chicken. This mouthwatering recipe features tender, bite-sized pieces of seasoned chicken thighs coated in a glossy, flavor-packed sauce made with gluten-free tamari, honey, rice vinegar, and aromatic sesame oil. Enhanced with the zing of fresh ginger and garlic, the dish boasts a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tangy flavors. A cornstarch slurry effortlessly thickens the sauce to a luxurious glaze that clings beautifully to every piece of chicken. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions for an irresistible finishing touch. Ready in just 35 minutes, this quick and easy recipe pairs perfectly with steamed rice or your favorite gluten-free sides for a hearty, wholesome meal that will impress any crowd. Ideal for those avoiding gluten or simply seeking a flavorful Asian-inspired dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 60 ml Gluten-free soy sauce (tamari)
- 30 ml Honey
- 15 ml Rice vinegar
- 15 ml Sesame oil
- 10 grams Fresh ginger, minced
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Cold water
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon Sesame seeds
- 2 stalks Green onions, sliced
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, whisk together the gluten-free soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced ginger, and minced garlic to create the sauce.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch and cold water to make a slurry. Set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil.
Once hot, add the chicken pieces in a single layer. Cook for 4–5 minutes on each side until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the pan and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the prepared sauce mixture into the skillet. Let it come to a gentle simmer.
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook for 1–2 minutes until it thickens slightly.
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the sauce. Cook for an additional 2 minutes, allowing the chicken to absorb the flavors.
Sprinkle sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or your favorite gluten-free sides.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1636 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.5 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 24.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 625 mg | 208% | |
| Sodium | 5395 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.3 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 25.8 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.5 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1571 mg | 33% | |
*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.
