Description
Sticky Ginger Soy Chicken Skillet is a delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors that transforms weeknight dinners into gourmet experiences. This easy-to-make dish features tender chicken bathed in a sticky ginger soy sauce, perfect for cozy family gatherings or impressing guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Wash chicken breasts and pat dry. Mince ginger and garlic.
- Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Sear the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the marinated chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Add the sauce: Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer until thickened.
- Finish with green onions: Stir in chopped green onions before serving.
- Serve: Plate over jasmine rice or noodles and drizzle with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg