Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Meat & Poultry
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry; 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce; 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; ⅓ cup thickly sliced gingerroot; ½ cup chicken broth; ½ cup pineapple chunk; 2 teaspoons sliced pickled ginger

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry
1 teaspoon regular soy sauce
1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
⅓ cup thickly sliced gingerroot
½ cup chicken broth
½ cup pineapple chunk
2 teaspoons sliced pickled ginger

1
Make the marinade: combine all the marinade ingredients in a bowl; mix well.
2
Add in the chicken; stir to coat evenly; let stand for 10 minutes.
3
Set a stir-fry pan over high heat until hot; add in the oil, swirling to coat the sides.
4
Add in the fresh ginger; cook, stirring, until the ginger is crispy and the oil is infused with the flavor, about 1 1/2 minutes.
5
Add in the chicken; stir-fry until it is no longer pink in the center, 3-4 minutes.
6
Add in the broth and pineapple; cook, stirring, until the sauce boils and thickens slightly, about 20 seconds.
7
Transfer to a serving plate; garnish with the pickled ginger and serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon chinese rice wine or 1 tablespoon dry sherry, 1 teaspoon regular soy sauce, 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Ginger Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Ginger Chicken

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