Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-29 · Updated 2026-04-29

Tender chicken breast pieces cooked with fresh garlic and ginger, finished with a savory soy glaze for a quick and flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired Halloween recipe (gluten free), ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken breast, garlic cloves, fresh ginger for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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.

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless chicken breast
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1/2 tsp red chili flakes
• 1/4 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless chicken breast into thin strips about 1/2 inch wide.
2. Step 2: Mince 4 garlic cloves and grate 1 tbsp fresh ginger.
3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then add chicken strips and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
4. Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
5. Step 5: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup water, and 1 tbsp sesame oil, simmering for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
6. Step 6: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and thinly sliced 2 green onions over the dish, toss gently, and serve immediately.