Description
This easy-to-make Chinese chicken recipe combines tender, marinated chicken with a medley of savory flavors. With soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this dish is not just a meal; it’s an experience! Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, serve it over rice or noodles for a satisfying feast that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (canola or peanut)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and vegetable oil.
- Add chicken to the marinade, ensuring it's fully coated. Let sit for at least 20 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Sauté marinated chicken in a single layer until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Once cooked through, garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving over rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 315
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 130mg