Description
A flavorful and aromatic Garlic Ginger Chicken stir-fry featuring tender chicken thighs sautéed with fresh garlic, ginger, and colorful bell peppers, coated in a savory-sweet sauce made from soy, oyster sauce, honey, and rice vinegar. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken and Marinade
- 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
Sauté and Stir-fry
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water
Garnish
- 2 green onions, sliced
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat oil: Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat to prepare for cooking the chicken.
- Cook chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken pieces to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, then add minced garlic and ginger. Stir-fry for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook vegetables: Add sliced onion, red bell pepper, and yellow bell pepper to the skillet. Stir-fry for 3-4 minutes until vegetables are tender but still crisp.
- Combine chicken and vegetables: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and mix with the sautéed vegetables evenly.
- Prepare sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, rice vinegar, and chicken broth until well combined.
- Add sauce: Pour the sauce mixture over the chicken and vegetables in the skillet, stirring well to coat everything evenly.
- Simmer and thicken: Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then add the cornstarch mixture to thicken the sauce. Stir continuously until the sauce thickens and the dish is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
- Adjust seasoning: Taste the dish and adjust salt, pepper, or honey as desired for a balanced flavor.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds before serving hot.
Notes
- Use boneless, skinless chicken thighs for extra tenderness and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of honey depending on your preferred sweetness level.
- For a gluten-free version, substitute soy sauce and oyster sauce with tamari or gluten-free alternatives.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- The dish can be reheated in a skillet over medium heat to retain the best texture.
