Chen's Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy
Tender chicken thighs glazed in a sweet-savory ginger-soy sauce, served with steamed bok choy, honoring the most common Asian surname in U.S. census records. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 30 minutes pairs boneless and skinless Chicken thighs, Soy sauce, Honey for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 390 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 lb, boneless and skinless Chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp Soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp, minced Ginger
- 2 cloves, minced Garlic
- 1 tsp Sesame oil
- 2 heads, chopped Bok choy
- 2 cups, cooked Rice
Instructions
- Step 1: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, 1 tbsp minced ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tsp sesame oil to make glaze.
- Step 2: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with a splash of oil, add chicken thighs, and cook for 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Step 3: Pour glaze over chicken, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer for 8 minutes until sauce thickens and chicken is cooked through.
- Step 4: Steam bok choy for 4-5 minutes until bright green, then serve chicken and sauce over rice with bok choy on the side.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Chen's Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 30 minutes (15 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Chen's Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep soy sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Chen's Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Chen's Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Chen's Ginger-Soy Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy?
Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
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Made this for my family and everyone asked for the recipe.
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Brought this to a potluck and it was the first dish to disappear.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
