Lemon-Ginger Chicken with Crisp Bok Choy

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Tender chicken thighs marinated in zesty lemon-ginger sauce, served with perfectly crisped bok choy for a balanced meal that's ready in 45 minutes. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free, high-protein), ready in about 45 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fresh ginger, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with rice, quinoa, or a quick salad. 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 25 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 310 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then rub with minced ginger, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tsp lemon juice, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Let marinate for 15 minutes while preparing other components.
  2. Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken skin-side down and cook for 8-10 minutes until golden brown and skin is crispy, then flip and cook 6-8 minutes more until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add bok choy, remaining 2 tbsp soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, and water. Cover and steam for 5 minutes until bok choy is tender but still crisp.
  4. Step 4: Slice cooked chicken and arrange on top of bok choy. Simmer any remaining sauce for 2 minutes until slightly thickened, then pour over chicken and vegetables.
  5. Step 5: Serve immediately with extra lemon wedges for squeezing.

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