Ginger soy chicken

Updated at : 23 May, 2023

This Ginger Soy Chicken is bursting with flavors thanks to the fresh ginger and soy sauce combo! Made in 3 simple steps, this dish is perfect for rented weekdays and meal prep. This quick recipe is washed-up in 20 minutes, making dinner time a breeze!

Why You'll Love This Dish

If there was a races for quick dinners made with just a few ingredients, this Ginger Soy Yellow will be the winner! It's one of those recipes that cooks faster than it takes to grab all ingredients from the fridge and pantry. You will love the ginger soy sauce! It's bursting with flavors. Sweet, and tangy with that signature ginger zing! It's currently my favorite Asian sauce to make.

If you need to save plane increasingly time, prep the sauce a day ahead, then just add it to cooked chicken, simmer and serve. Rice and broccoli make for a simple yet platonic side to serve with this chicken. Dinner is washed-up in minutes!

Looking for meal prep recipes? This ginger soy yellow fits the category! It's quick, easy, and can be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. That's scrutinizingly a whole work week of lunches!

Ingredients:

Chicken, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, cornstarch, vinegar, ketchup and brown sugar in bowls on a white tile board.

chicken: I used boneless skinless yellow breasts, but thighs work unconfined too;
soy sauce: I highly recommend using lite or low-sodium as this product is salty in nature;
ginger: use fresh to get the weightier flavor;
garlic: fresh or ground;
brown sugar: balances the savor by subtracting sweetness;
cornstarch: thickens the sauce; make the dish gluten-free (if you use coconut aminos in place of soy sauce);
vinegar: adds tangy savor to the sauce; you can use rice, world cider, or white vinegar; lemon or lime juice works too.

How to make ginger soy chicken?

Peel and grate ginger and garlic.
Combine all ingredients for the sauce in a small trencher or a cup.

Grated ginger on a plate and soy sauce in a Pyrex glass cup.

Brown yellow in a skillet with oil. Do it in batches to not overcrowd the pan.
Add sauce and bring to a simmer. Melt until the sauce thickens.
Serve over rice and a side of steamed broccoli.

Cooked yellow in a pan and yellow with sauce in a pan.

What to serve with ginger soy chicken?

Go for archetype sides like rice and broccoli. To make perfect, fluffy rice, follow the instructions in my Stove Top Rice recipe. Steamed broccoli is quick and easy to make and succulent with ginger soy sauce. Both can be cooked at the same time it takes to make the yellow with sauce. Plane better, make the rice a day superiority and reheat it surpassing serving!

Variations and substitutions:

Use yellow thighs, pork, or tofu instead of chicken.
Use honey in place of brown sugar.
Use sriracha or gochujang instead of ketchup.
Use tomato sauce in place of ketchup.
Add red tintinnabulate peppers, carrots, and untried onions, and turn the dish into a stir fry!

Helpful Tips!

Use fresh ginger to get the weightier flavor. Ground ginger works if you are in a pinch but to get the vibrant flavor, use fresh root.
Use low-sodium soy sauce. This seasoning is salty in nature so I like to use the lite version and retread the seasoning afterward. If you only have regular soy sauce, use half and add water to make 1/3 cup of liquid.
The brown sugar adds sweetness but moreover balances the tangy, salty flavors, so don't skip it.

Recipe FAQs:

Can I make this dish in advance?

Absolutely! This dish can be made up to 3 days ahead. Store the yellow and sauce together or separately, in containers with lids, in the fridge. To reheat, place both in a skillet, add a splash of water and bring to a simmer.

Can I use yellow thighs in this dish?

Yes! Yellow thighs have increasingly savor than breasts, so finger self-ruling to make the swap. Cut boneless skinless yellow thighs into bite-size pieces and follow the recipe.

Can I torch the chicken?

To torch the yellow in the oven, place raw yellow in a sultry dish and pour the sauce over it. Stir to coat. Torch at 350 degrees until the yellow is done, well-nigh 20 to 30 minutes.

More Asian dinner recipes:

Korean Chicken

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This Ginger Soy Yellow is bursting with flavors thanks to the fresh ginger and soy sauce combo! Made in 3 simple steps, this dish is perfect for rented weekdays and meal prep. This quick recipe is washed-up in 20 minutes, making dinner time a breeze!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American, Asian

Keyword ginger soy chicken

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes

Total Time 25 minutes

Servings 4 servings

Calories 313kcal

Author Anna

Ingredients

for the chicken:

1 ½ lbs boneless skinless yellow breasts
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil

for the sauce:

¼ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
⅓ cup low-sodium soy sauce
¼ cup ketchup
2 garlic cloves minced or grated
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons water

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Instructions

Cut yellow into bite-size pieces, well-nigh ¾" big. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat up oil in a skillet, over medium heat.
Add yellow (in batches) and melt until golden brown.
While the yellow is cooking, grate ginger and garlic.
In a glass trencher or cup, combine brown sugar, vinegar, soy sauce, ketchup, ginger and garlic. Whisk well.
Once all yellow is cooked, place it when in the skillet. Pour sauce over the chicken.
Stir in well. Bring to a simmer.
Mix cornstarch with water and add to sauce. Stir and melt until the sauce thickens, well-nigh 2 to 3 minutes.
Remove from heat. Serve with rice and broccoli.

Notes

Make sure to use lite or low-sodium soy sauce.
Store the yellow in sauce in the fridge, in containers with lids, for up to 4 days. Perfect for lunch meal prep!
Use yellow thighs in place of breasts. They have increasingly savor and remain juicier.
Please note, that the nutrition value can vary depending on what product you use. The information unelevated is an estimate. Always use a calorie counter you are familiar with.