Stir-Fried Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy

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A quick and flavorful Asian stir-fry combining tender chicken with crisp bok choy in a savory garlic ginger sauce. This asian-inspired chicken ready in about 25 minutes pairs boneless skinless chicken thighs, baby bok choy, finely grated ginger root for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 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 280 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Rinse and halve 12 oz baby bok choy lengthwise and set aside. Cut 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs into 1-inch strips.
  2. Step 2: In a small bowl, mix 3 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 1 tsp cornstarch, and 1/4 cup water until smooth; set aside.
  3. Step 3: Heat 2 tbsp vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1 tbsp grated ginger, sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Add the chicken pieces and cook for 5-6 minutes, stirring frequently, until chicken is golden and cooked through.
  5. Step 5: Toss in the bok choy halves and 1/4 tsp red chili flakes; stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until bok choy stems are tender but leaves remain bright green.
  6. Step 6: Pour the soy sauce mixture over the chicken and bok choy, stirring continuously for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens and evenly coats all ingredients.
  7. Step 7: Remove from heat and garnish with 2 sliced green onions before serving.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Stir-Fried Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy take to make?

Total time is about 25 minutes (10 min prep + 15 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Stir-Fried Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep baby bok choy from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Stir-Fried Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Stir-Fried Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Stir-Fried Garlic Ginger Chicken with Bok Choy?

Asian chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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