Stir-Fried Chicken with Garlic and Ginger in Soy Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-28 · Updated 2026-04-28

A quick Asian-inspired stir fry with tender chicken pieces, fragrant garlic and ginger, and a savory soy sauce glaze. This Asian Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, and garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner. Each serving lands at about 350 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2 scallions, sliced
• 1/4 tsp (optional) red chili flakes
• 1 tsp sesame oil

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large wok or skillet over high heat until shimmering. Add 1 lb cut chicken thighs and stir-fry for 5-6 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through and slightly golden.
2. Step 2: Add 4 thinly sliced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated fresh ginger to the pan, stirring continuously for 1 minute until fragrant but not burnt.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp brown sugar, and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes if using. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring often, until sauce thickens and coats the chicken.
4. Step 4: Remove from heat, drizzle 1 tsp sesame oil over the chicken, and toss with 2 sliced scallions. Serve immediately with steamed rice.