Ginger Chicken
The best Ginger Chicken Recipe! Sweet and spicy, this garlic ginger chicken is delicious, healthy and easy to make!
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 195kcal
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 inch pieces (about 3 chicken breasts)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves fresh garlic minced
- 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce low or no salt
- 1/2 cup chicken broth low or no sodium
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch +water
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken. Brown on each side for about 6-8 minutes.
- Once the chicken is browned, add the ginger and garlic and continue cooking for another 2 minutes.
- In a small bowl, mix the teriyaki sauce, chicken broth, sesame oil, salt, and black pepper. Pour over the chicken. Reduce heat and simmer for 12 minutes.
- In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch with water and pour over the chicken. Stir and continue cooking until the sauce has thickened.
- Remove from heat, and sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onion.
- Serve warm with broccoli and rice
Nutrition
Serving: 0.75cup cooked chicken | Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 558mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 36IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
