Description
A quick and easy Chinese chicken dish that comes together in about 30 minutes, made in one skillet for a stress-free, flavorful weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp oil for cooking (sesame oil recommended)
- Optional: Bell peppers, broccoli, snap peas, carrots
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into bite-sized pieces and prepare the ginger and garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger.
- Toss in the chicken, coat well, and marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add oil. Once hot, add marinated chicken and cook for 7-10 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the chicken, pour the leftover marinade into the skillet, and simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve the chicken over rice or steamed veggies, drizzling with the sauce.
Notes
Can substitute chicken thighs for breasts. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg