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Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry

Quick chicken stir-fry with ginger, garlic, and a savory soy-ginger sauce over rice.

Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry

Total

25 min

Prep

10 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

2

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Servings

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. 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. 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. 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. 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

Protein46 g
Carbohydrate55 g
Fat22 g
Fiber2 g
Sugar6 g
Sodium1280 mg

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