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Sticky Ginger Garlic Chicken

Garlic Ginger Chicken

Sticky ginger garlic chicken is one of those dishes that delivers big flavor without much effort. You get crisp chicken thighs simmered in a garlicky soy-based sauce that turns sticky and glossy as it cooks down. It hits that perfect mix of savory, sweet, and garlicky. If you’re into easy weeknight dinners that taste like takeout (but better), this sticky ginger garlic chicken is your new go-to.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dinner, Chicken
Cuisine Asian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken

  • 4 skin-on chicken thighs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Oil for frying

For the Sticky Sauce

  • ⅓ cup regular soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp minced ginger
  • 1 tsp minced garlic
  • ½ tsp pepper
  • ½ tbsp vinegar
  • ⅓ cup chicken stock
  • 1 slurry 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp warm water

For the Stir-Fried Rice & Cabbage Side

  • 2 cups cooked rice cooled
  • 1 cup shredded cabbage
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ tsp garlic powder

Garnishes (Optional)

  • Chopped parsley
  • White and/or black sesame seeds
  • Fresh cilantro leaves

Instructions
 

Marinate the Chicken

  • Pat dry the chicken thighs.
  • Season both sides with garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
  • Let it sit while you prep other things.

Make the Sauce

  • In a bowl, stir together soy sauce, honey, minced ginger, garlic, vinegar, pepper, and chicken stock.
  • Set the cornstarch slurry aside to add later.

Fry the Chicken

  • Heat a pan over medium-low heat. Add oil.
  • Place the chicken skin-side down and fry for about 7–9 minutes until the skin turns golden and crisp.
  • Flip and cook the other side until the chicken is cooked through.

Simmer in Sauce

  • Pour the sauce into the same pan with the chicken.
  • Let it simmer for a few minutes, then stir in the slurry.
  • Keep an eye on it — the sauce will start to bubble and thicken. Pull it off the heat when it’s glossy and sticky. It will thicken more as it cools.

Make the Fried Rice

  • Heat oil in a pan and add cabbage. Cook for 2–3 minutes until softened.
  • Add your cooled rice. Stir well to separate the grains.
  • Season with salt and garlic powder, and stir-fry for another 2–3 minutes.

Plate and Garnish

  • Serve the chicken over the fried rice.
  • Spoon the extra sauce over the top.
  • Garnish with parsley, sesame seeds, and cilantro if you’re feeling fancy.

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