5-Ingredient Honey-Ginger Chicken

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Hoisin and honey combine for a sweet coating for tender chicken thighs in this easy stir-fry recipe. This versatile recipe can be served over steamed rice or used as a filling for lettuce wraps. Add a bag of frozen veggies to the wok after the chicken is finished cooking for a complete meal with a garnish of sliced scallions.

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Liv Dansky
Liv Dansky
Liv Dansky
Liv Dansky has worked with Dotdash Meredith since 2019 as a recipe tester and developer and, more recently, as a writer for the commerce team. Her work can be found across brands like Food & Wine, Southern Living, Real Simple, Eating Well, and Serious Eats.
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Updated on June 14, 2024
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Reviewed by Dietitian Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Emily Lachtrupp is a registered dietitian experienced in nutritional counseling, recipe analysis and meal plans. She's worked with clients who struggle with diabetes, weight loss, digestive issues and more. In her spare time, you can find her enjoying all that Vermont has to offer with her family and her dog, Winston.

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5-ingredient honey-ginger chicken recipe in a wok pan
Photo:

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Active Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
50 mins
Servings:
4
Nutrition Profile:
Sesame-Free Nut-Free Dairy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free
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Ingredients for the 5-ingredient honey-ginger chicken recipe

Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons honey

  • 1 ½ tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 1 ½ teaspoons rice vinegar

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon ground pepper

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces

  • 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided

  • 1 (2-inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and cut into thin matchsticks

Directions

  1. Whisk honey, hoisin, vinegar, salt and pepper together in a medium bowl until combined. Add chicken; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

    Rice vinegar and honey in a small clear bowl with a whisk in it

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat. Remove half of the chicken from the marinade; add to the pan. Cook, stirring often, until golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a large plate. Do not wipe the pan. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in the pan. Remove the remaining chicken from the marinade; add to the pan (reserve marinade). Cook, stirring often, until golden brown and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes.

    Chicken pieces for the 5-ingredient honey-ginger chicken recipe places in a wok

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster

  3. Return the cooked chicken to the pan along with any accumulated juices and leftover marinade; cook, stirring, until well incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add ginger; cook, stirring, until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 1 minute.

    Ingredients for the 5-ingredient honey-ginger chicken recipe getting stir-fried in a wok

    Photographer: Jen Causey, Food Stylist: Melissa Gray, Prop Stylist: Shell Royster
Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, August 2023

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

239 Calories
12g Fat
10g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 cup
Calories 239
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 10g 4%
Total Sugars 8g
Added Sugars 8g 16%
Protein 23g 46%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 107mg 36%
Vitamin A 28IU 1%
Vitamin D 1IU 0%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 6mcg 2%
Vitamin K 9mcg 8%
Sodium 363mg 16%
Calcium 12mg 1%
Iron 1mg 6%
Magnesium 29mg 7%
Potassium 293mg 6%
Zinc 2mg 18%
Vitamin B12 1mcg 42%
Omega 3 1g

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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