Description
Savor the delightful fusion of sweet and savory flavors with this Irresistible Chinese Chicken Recipe. Tender chicken breasts marinated in a luscious blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger create a dish that transforms any meal into an unforgettable experience. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings with friends, this recipe is not only easy to prepare but also visually appealing. Serve it over fluffy rice or steamed vegetables for a complete culinary masterpiece that will have everyone coming back for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 3 tbsp honey
- 3 green onions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces for even cooking.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar to create the marinade.
- Coat chicken pieces in the marinade and let them soak for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear marinated chicken until golden brown on all sides (about 5-7 minutes).
- Remove chicken; add cornstarch mixture to remaining marinade in the skillet and cook until thickened.
- Return chicken to skillet, stirring until well-coated in the sauce. Simmer briefly to meld flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg