Sautéed Chicken with Ginger-Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

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Tender chicken breasts glazed with a savory ginger-soy sauce, perfect for a quick and 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 3, 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 3 Asian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 pieces (about 1 lb) chicken breast
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
3 minced garlic cloves
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2 sliced green onions
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 2 chicken breasts and cut into 1-inch strips. Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken strips and sauté for 5-6 minutes until golden and cooked through.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves.
Step 3: Pour the ginger-soy mixture over the cooked chicken in the skillet. Stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
Step 4: Drizzle 1 tbsp sesame oil over the chicken and sprinkle 1/4 tsp black pepper. Toss 2 sliced green onions into the skillet and cook for another minute for freshness before serving.