Ginger Honey Chicken

Discover the perfect balance of sweet and savory with this Ginger Honey Chicken recipe, a quick and flavorful weeknight dinner that’s sure to wow your taste buds. Juicy, boneless chicken thighs are seared to golden perfection and then simmered in a luscious glaze made with freshly grated ginger, garlic, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and honey. The sauce, thickened with a cornstarch slurry, clings beautifully to every bite, delivering a glossy, delicious finish. Garnished with bright green onions and optional sesame seeds, this dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete, wholesome meal. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's the ideal blend of simplicity and bold flavors, making it a must-try for Asian-inspired home cooking.

Nutriscore Rating: 63/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons ginger, freshly grated
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 stalks green onions, sliced (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, freshly grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set the marinade aside.

Step 2

Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season lightly with salt and pepper on both sides.

Step 3

In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken thighs and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown.

Step 4

Reduce the heat to medium and pour the prepared marinade over the chicken in the skillet. Let the chicken simmer for 8-10 minutes, flipping occasionally to coat evenly in the sauce.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water to form a slurry. Stir this mixture into the skillet to thicken the sauce. Allow it to cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce becomes glossy and coats the chicken well.

Step 6

Remove the skillet from heat and transfer the chicken to a serving plate. Spoon the extra sauce over the top.

Step 7

Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired. Serve hot with steamed rice or roasted vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	657.1 grams (657.1g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1466

Total Fat 86.30g	111%
Saturated Fat 17.90g	89%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.70g
Cholesterol 500mg	167%
Sodium 2093mg	91%
Total Carbohydrate 65.30g	24%
Dietary Fiber 2.30g	8%
Total Sugars 53.10g
Protein 110.70g	221%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 152mg	12%
Iron 6mg	33%
Potassium 1316mg	28%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 52.5%

Protein: 29.9%

Carbs: 17.6%