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-inspired Super Bowl recipe, ready in about 22 minutes, pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, vegetable oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. 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 "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 pieces boneless skinless chicken thighs
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• 4, thinly sliced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp brown sugar
• 2, sliced scallions
• 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.