Sautéed Chicken with Ginger and Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

Tender chicken breast pieces quickly sautéed with fresh ginger and a savory soy glaze for a flavorful weeknight dinner. This Thai recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh ginger, soy sauce 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

• 400 g, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2, sliced thinly scallions
• 1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 400 g chicken breast cubes and sauté for 5-6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the edges turn golden and the chicken is nearly cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 3 cloves minced garlic and 2 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger to the skillet. Stir continuously for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Pour in 3 tbsp soy sauce and 1 tbsp honey, stirring to coat the chicken evenly. Reduce heat to medium and cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly and clings to the chicken.
4. Step 4: Season with 1/4 tsp black pepper, then remove from heat. Garnish with 2 thinly sliced scallions and sprinkle 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds on top before serving.