Description
A flavorful and easy-to-make Garlic Ginger Chicken recipe that is perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 4 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Cooked rice or quinoa (for serving)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, olive oil, minced ginger, minced garlic, honey, sesame oil, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely browned.
- Once cooked, remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve the chicken over cooked rice or quinoa, garnished with sliced green onions.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper flakes or add a dash of sriracha to the marinade.
- You can substitute chicken thighs with chicken breasts for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg