Sticky Soy Ginger Chicken Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and savory soy ginger sauce.
Author:Lorenzo Bonucci
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:15 minutes
Total Time:30 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Dish
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Asian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
1 ½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
2 tablespoons cornstarch
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup water
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon sesame seeds (for garnish)
2 tablespoons sliced green onions (for garnish)
Red pepper flakes, optional (for garnish)
Instructions
Prepare the chicken. Pat the chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Toss with cornstarch until lightly coated.
Mix the sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, grated ginger, minced garlic, water, and sesame oil. Set aside the cornstarch slurry for later.
Cook the chicken. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook for 6–8 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and cooked through. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
Add the sauce. Reduce the heat to medium. Pour the soy ginger sauce into the skillet and stir to coat the chicken evenly.
Make it sticky. Add the cornstarch slurry and stir continuously for 1–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens into a glossy glaze that clings to the chicken.
Coat and caramelize. Let the chicken simmer gently for another 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently. Avoid cooking the sauce too long, as the honey and sugar can burn.
Garnish and serve. Remove from the heat. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, sliced green onions, and red pepper flakes if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the seasoning for 30 minutes before cooking.
Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Adjust the sweetness of the sauce by varying the amount of honey and brown sugar.