Spicy Stir-Fried Chicken with Ginger and Garlic

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-03 · Updated 2026-07-03

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A quick Asian-inspired stir-fry featuring tender chicken strips, aromatic ginger, and garlic in a spicy soy sauce glaze. This Asian-inspired stir-fry recipe, ready in about 25 minutes, pairs boneless chicken thighs, fresh ginger, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 310 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian cuisine 310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb (450 g), sliced into 1/2-inch strips boneless chicken thighs
2 tbsp, finely minced fresh ginger
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp vegetable oil
3 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp chili paste
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 stalks, sliced diagonally green onions
1 tsp, toasted sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add 2 tbsp finely minced fresh ginger and 4 minced garlic cloves and stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned.
Step 2: Add the 1 lb sliced boneless chicken thighs to the wok and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and edges start to brown.
Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp chili paste, and 1 tbsp brown sugar. Continue stir-frying for 2 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
Step 4: Remove from heat and toss in 2 sliced green onions and 1 tsp toasted sesame seeds for fresh flavor and crunch. Serve immediately with steamed rice or noodles.