Sautéed Ginger Garlic Chicken with Soy Glaze

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-09 · Updated 2026-06-09

Tender chicken pieces cooked in a fragrant ginger garlic soy glaze, perfect for a quick and flavorful meal. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs chicken breast, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 250 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, cut into 1-inch cubes chicken breast
• 1 tbsp, finely grated fresh ginger
• 3 cloves, minced garlic cloves
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 stalks, thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb chicken breast cubes and sauté for 5-6 minutes until the edges are golden and chicken is nearly cooked through.
2. Step 2: Add 1 tbsp finely grated fresh ginger and 3 minced garlic cloves, sauté stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant but not browned.
3. Step 3: Mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp water, and 1/4 tsp black pepper in a small bowl, then pour into the skillet. Stir to coat chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 thinly sliced green onions before serving.