Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze
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 (gluten free) ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless chicken breast, garlic cloves, grated 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 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 chicken breast
- 4 cloves 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
Instructions
- Step 1: Slice 1 lb boneless chicken breast into thin strips about 1/2 inch wide.
- Step 2: Mince 4 garlic cloves and grate 1 tbsp fresh ginger.
- 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.
- Step 4: Reduce heat to medium, add minced garlic and grated ginger, and cook for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
- 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.
- Step 6: Sprinkle 1/2 tsp red chili flakes and thinly sliced 2 green onions over the dish, toss gently, and serve immediately.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (10 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 Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze?
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 boneless chicken breast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze?
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 Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze 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.
Is Sautéed Chicken with Garlic and Ginger Soy Glaze gluten free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, my family loved the garlic and ginger kick!
- ★★★★★
Loved it! Made this for my parents and they couldn't stop eating it.
- ★★★★☆
Good recipe, but the ginger flavor was too subtle.
