Honey Ginger Chicken is crispy, juicy, and coated in a sweet honey ginger sauce. Make this one skillet meal in only 20 minutes. Serve with steamed broccoli and rice for an easy, flavor-packed dinner that's way better than takeout!
Who doesn't love a super easy dinner that takes less than 20 minutes to make? This Honey Ginger Chicken is saucy, tangy, and packed with umami flavors that will keep you going back for more. It's a super easy one-skillet meal that makes dinner a breeze.
If you like this sticky ginger chicken, you'll want to try Air Fryer Salmon and Vegetables.
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- Recipe Highlights
- Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
- How to Make Honey Ginger Chicken Step-by-Step
- How to Make Honey Ginger Chicken in the Air Fryer
- Oven Method
- Recipe Tips
- Ways to Serve Honey Garlic Ginger Chicken
- Storage and Reheating Tips
- Common Questions
- More One Skillet Chicken Recipes
- 20 Minute Honey Ginger Chicken
Recipe Highlights
- It's SO easy and quick it has become a weeknight staple in our home.
- The Honey Ginger Chicken is super saucy. The extra sauce can be poured over steamed broccoli or white rice to complete the meal.
- The simple ingredients used make this chicken recipe affordable.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
Oil - I prefer to use vegetable or canola oil to sautee the chicken but sesame oil is a great substitute adding the perfect amount of nuttiness.
Cornstarch - This helps make the chicken nice and crispy when fried in a way that's gluten-free. Regular flour can be substituted.
Chicken - This recipe calls for boneless skinless chicken breasts because they're lean and cook up quickly. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are a great alternative because they're juicy and flavorful.
Soy sauce - We prefer to use low sodium but regular works fine. You may opt for a gluten-free alternative like
Honey - Agave nectar or brown sugar can be substituted.
Ginger - Fresh is best for this recipe but a ginger paste or ginger garlic paste would work well.
Lime - Lemon can be substituted.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Honey Ginger Chicken Step-by-Step
Step 1: Mix the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir until the chicken is covered in the cornstarch.
Step 2: In a separate medium bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice. Stir until well combined and the honey is no longer separated. Set aside.
Step 3: In a large skillet add the oil and heat over medium high. Once heated add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked stirring occasionally. When the chicken is done remove from the heat.
Step 4: Wipe the skillet clean then add the honey ginger soy mixture over medium high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
Step 5: Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with warm rice.
How to Make Honey Ginger Chicken in the Air Fryer
Step 1. In a medium bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is fully covered in the cornstarch.
Step 2. Spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the chicken to the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through.
Step 3. While the chicken is cooking, add soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to avoid burning. When it's done, remove from heat and set aside.
Step 4. When the chicken is done add to the saucepan and toss in the honey ginger glaze. Top with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve extra sauce over white rice and vegetables.
Oven Method
Step 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees
Step 2. In a medium bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is fully covered in the cornstarch.
Step 3. Place chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spray with cooking oil and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cooked through. You may need less time if your chicken is cut into smaller pieces.
Step 4. While the chicken is cooking, add soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to avoid burning. When it's done, remove from heat and set aside.
Step 5. When the chicken is done add to the saucepan and toss in the honey ginger glaze. Top with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve extra sauce over white rice and vegetables.
Recipe Tips
Make the sauce thicker by adding a slurry made up of 1 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1 teaspoon of water. Cooking the sauce down will make it stronger, some people prefer a lighter but thicker sauce. Adding a slurry is an easy way to accomplish this.
If you prefer not to use the extra sauce over rice and veggies reduce the soy sauce and honey by half.
If you have the time, marinate the chicken with half of the sauce for deeper flavor. If you're using half for the soy honey marinade you may not need to simmer the sauce as long.
If frying the chicken, use a wire rack to place the chicken on to allow the oil to drip off and keep it from becoming soggy.
Ways to Serve Honey Garlic Ginger Chicken
- We love serving honey ginger garlic chicken over jasmine rice. For added nutrition, you can also serve it over Bone Broth Rice.
- Serve alongside vegetables. Pad Pak Thai or Hot Honey Carrots are my favorite.
- On top of a salad.
- Try it with Teriyaki Udon or Gochujang Pasta.
Storage and Reheating Tips
Keep the honey garlic ginger chicken in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments until fully heated through. Be sure to thaw from frozen before reheating.
Common Questions
Not as it's written because it includes soy sauce. If you have a gluten allergy or intolerance you'll want to try a gluten-free soy sauce or liquid aminos.
Yes, be sure to use boneless skinless chicken thighs and trim excess fat.
Start by adding 1 teaspoon each of water and cornstarch to the sauce to thicken. Add more if needed.
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20 Minute Honey Ginger Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons oil
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts chopped into bite sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons corn starch
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
Ginger Chicken Sauce
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ½ cup honey
- 1 ½ tablespoon minced or grated fresh ginger
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 lime squeezed
- sesame seeds and green onion optional garnish
Instructions
Stovetop Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is covered in the cornstarch.
- In a separate medium bowl combine the soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice. Stir until well combined and the honey is no longer separated. Set aside.
- In a large skillet add the oil and heat over medium high. Once heated add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until fully cooked stirring occasionally. When the chicken is done remove from the heat.
- Wipe the skillet clean then add the honey ginger soy mixture over medium high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 5-7 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to avoid burning.
- Add the chicken back to the skillet and toss with the sauce. Garnish with green onion and sesame seeds. Serve immediately with warm rice.
Air Fryer Instructions
- In a medium bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is fully covered in the cornstarch.
- Spray the air fryer basket with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Add the chicken to the air fryer and cook for 8-10 minutes or until cooked through. Shake the air fryer basket halfway through.
- While the chicken is cooking, add soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to avoid burning. When it's done, remove from heat and set aside.
- When the chicken is done add to the saucepan and toss in the honey ginger glaze. Top with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve extra sauce over white rice and vegetables.
Oven Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees
- In a medium bowl combine the chicken, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. Stir until the chicken is fully covered in the cornstarch.
- Place chicken on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Spray with cooking oil and bake for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken then bake for an additional 10 minutes or until cooked through. You may need less time if your chicken is cut into smaller pieces.
- While the chicken is cooking, add soy sauce, honey, ginger, garlic, and lime juice to a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and cook uncovered for 5-7 minutes or until reduced and thickened. Stir frequently to avoid burning. When it's done, remove from heat and set aside.
- When the chicken is done add to the saucepan and toss in the honey ginger glaze. Top with sesame seeds and green onion. Serve extra sauce over white rice and vegetables.
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