30-min. Easy Ginger Chicken

This easy ginger chicken recipe is a 30-minute dinner packed with bold flavor. Crispy fried chicken pieces are tossed in a sticky, sweet, and intensely gingery sauce for a comforting weeknight meal that's quick to make and better than takeout.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 10

Total Time 30

Course Main Course

Cuisine Chinese

Servings

Calories per serving 564 kcal

Ingredients

1 lb skinless boneless chicken thighs
¼ cup vegetable oil or any neutral oil
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 green onion finely chopped
½ teaspoon sesame seeds toasted kind

Chicken Seasoning:

2 teaspoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
1 teaspoon ginger grated
¼ teaspoon white pepper or black pepper

Stir-Fry Sauce:

3 garlic cloves minced
2 tablespoon brown sugar
2 tablespoon regular soy sauce or light soy sauce
2 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon ginger grated
2 teaspoon sesame oil toasted
1 teaspoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 teaspoon red chili flakes optional
½ cup chicken stock low-sodium

Instructions

Whisk together the stir-fry sauce ingredients listed above in a small bowl until the sugar has dissolved and set aside.
Dice chicken thighs into 1 1⁄2-inch cubes and transfer to a large bowl. Add soy sauce, fresh ginger, and white pepper, then toss until evenly seasoned.
Sprinkle cornstarch over the seasoned chicken and toss with tongs until each piece is evenly coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken in small batches until golden brown and crispy, flipping halfway, about 6-7 minutes in total. Transfer to a wire rack and set aside. Discard any excess oil from the pan.
Reduce the heat to medium, pour the prepared sauce into the same pan, and simmer until it thickens into a glossy glaze.
Add the cooked chicken to the thickened sauce and toss until every piece is evenly coated. Remove from heat and sprinkle with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.

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