Description
A bold and flavorful Spicy Ginger Chicken Delight packed with fresh ginger, chili heat, and a savory sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy dish pairs perfectly with rice or noodles for a satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 red chili pepper, thinly sliced (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for extra heat)
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop the chicken, mince the garlic, and grate the ginger.
- Heat the Oil: Warm vegetable oil in a large pan or wok over medium-high heat.
- Sauté Aromatics: Stir-fry ginger, garlic, and chili for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook the Chicken: Add chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Make the Sauce: Mix soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a bowl.
- Combine and Simmer: Pour sauce over chicken, stirring well. Let simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Finish with Garnishes: Sprinkle green onions and sesame seeds, then toss everything together.
- Serve Hot: Enjoy over steamed rice or noodles.
Notes
- Milder Version: Reduce or omit chili pepper and red pepper flakes.
- Extra Veggies: Add bell peppers, broccoli, or snap peas.
- Different Protein: Use shrimp, tofu, or beef instead of chicken.
- Gluten-Free: Substitute tamari for soy sauce and ensure all sauces are gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stir-Fry
- Cuisine: asian
Keywords: spicy ginger chicken, ginger chicken stir-fry, easy Asian chicken recipe, quick stir-fry chicken, spicy chicken dinner