Sesame-Ginger Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy

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Tender chicken thighs bathed in a glossy ginger-sesame sauce, served over steamed bok choy for a perfect balance of savory and aromatic flavors. This Asian-inspired chicken recipe (gluten-free), ready in about 35 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, soy sauce, rice vinegar for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat 1 lb chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season lightly with salt. Heat 1 tbsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 2 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Step 3: Whisk together 3 tbsp soy sauce, 2 tbsp rice vinegar, 2 tbsp honey, and 1/4 cup water. Pour into skillet and bring to a simmer.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1 tsp cornstarch mixed with 1 tbsp water to thicken sauce, cooking for 2 minutes until glossy and coating the back of a spoon.
  5. Step 5: Add 12 oz halved bok choy to the skillet and toss to coat in sauce. Cover and simmer for 4 minutes until bok choy is tender but still crisp.
  6. Step 6: Return chicken to skillet, spooning sauce over top. Cook for 1 minute to reheat. Garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds and serve immediately.

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