Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
Quick chicken stir-fry with ginger, garlic, and a savory soy-ginger sauce over rice.

Total
25 min
Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Serves
2
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Recipe serves 2
Ingredients
- 12 oz chicken breast
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 1 tbsp neutral oil (canola or vegetable)
- 2 green onions, sliced(optional)
- 2 cups cooked rice
Instructions
- 1
Prep (10 minutes): Slice chicken thinly. Grate ginger and mince garlic. In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, rice vinegar, cornstarch, and water until smooth.
- 2
Cook (15 minutes): Heat oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add chicken and stir-fry until cooked through and lightly browned, about 8–10 minutes.
- 3
Add ginger and garlic and stir-fry for 30–60 seconds until fragrant. Pour in the sauce and stir until glossy and thickened, about 2–3 minutes.
- 4
Serve the chicken stir-fry over cooked rice and top with green onions if using.
Nutrition per serving
Calories
610
31% of a 2,000 kcal day
| Protein | 46 g |
| Carbohydrate | 55 g |
| Fat | 22 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 6 g |
| Sodium | 1280 mg |
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