Sesame Ginger Chicken
Bring bold and vibrant flavors to your dinner table with this Sesame Ginger Chicken recipe, a perfect blend of savory, sweet, and nutty notes. Juicy, tender chicken thighs are marinated in a mouthwatering mix of soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, fresh ginger, and garlic, creating a rich and aromatic base. The dish is finished with a quick skillet sear, a luscious thickened sauce, and a sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds and fresh scallions for added crunch and brightness. Ready in just 35 minutes, this recipe is a weeknight game-changer that pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles. Bursting with Asian-inspired flavors, it's the ultimate solution for those craving a homemade yet restaurant-quality meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
- 2 stalks scallions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Instructions
Trim excess fat from the chicken thighs and cut them into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, grated ginger, minced garlic, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
Add the chicken pieces to the marinade and mix to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes (or up to 1 hour for deeper flavor).
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch and water to make a slurry. Set aside.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and add it to the hot skillet. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown and cooked through.
Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the cooked chicken and bring it to a simmer.
Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for 2-3 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and coats the chicken.
Remove from heat and sprinkle the dish with toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
359 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 20.4 g | 26% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.5 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 119 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 662 mg | 29% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 11.9 g | 4% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 31.6 g | 63% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 39 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.7 mg | 9% | |
| Potassium | 373 mg | 8% | |
*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.
