The Best Honey Ginger Chicken Recipe – Juicy!

This juicy Honey Ginger Chicken Recipe with a sticky, sweet, and savory sauce made with gluten-free soy sauce, ginger, honey, and garlic is on the table in less than 30 minutes! Tender, flavorful chicken your whole family will love!

Getting dinner on the table fast is a priority in our home. This delicious chicken thigh recipe comes together in under 30 minutes and is a gluten-free recipe your family will repeatedly request. Juicy chicken thighs in a sticky flavor-packed marinade make for great leftovers! I always double or triple this recipe and have it again another night during the week. You can also make this Ginger Honey Garlic Chicken with Chicken Breasts or tofu. We eat a lot of ginger, which has many health benefits and tastes incredible. Ginger, long used in Chinese Medicine, contains many anti-inflammatory components and can be consumed daily in various ways, from ginger honey tea to this recipe.

If you are celiac or gluten-free, do not fear! You can prepare this recipe with Gluten-Free Soy Sauce or Fermented Coconut Aminos. Also, if you love easy recipes, you might enjoy our Shrimp Scampi without Wine and Delicious Gluten-Free Easy Orange Chicken Recipe

Recipe Ingredients

To make this ginger and honey chicken recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients: Full instructions are in the recipe card below.

• 4 pieces boneless chicken thighs – skin-on
• Salt and pepper
• 1⁄4 cup cornstarch
• 3.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce* (we used gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2.5 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated or a teaspoon of ginger powder
• 3 garlic cloves grated or finely minced
• Green onions, chopped (optional)
• 2 Tablespoons Neutral Oil – We used Avocado Oil

Ingredient Notes

• *Use gluten-free soy sauce or soy free coconut aminos if you are on a gluten-free diet.
• You can also use Chicken Breasts for this recipe!

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How To Make Ginger and Honey Chicken – Step by Step

1. In a small bowl, combine the honey and soy sauce with the grated ginger and finely minced garlic. While the rice cooks, prepare the chicken.
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken, then lightly dust it with cornstarch on both sides.
3. Heat oil in a large skillet or large wok over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken in the pan, skin side down.
4. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side until it becomes crispy and golden brown. Test temperature with an instant-read meat thermometer at 165 degrees. Remove the
   chicken and set it aside.
5. Pour the ginger sauce into the pan, stir, and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Return the chicken to the pan and cook on high heat for 1 minute on each side, coating
   the chicken in the sauce.
7. Serve over rice with your favorite veggies. Top with chopped green onion and sesame
   seeds. Enjoy!

Storage and Reheating

Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to four days.

Additions and Substitutions

You can also use chicken breast or even tofu.

Frequently Asked Questions about Honey Ginger Chicken

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This juicy, flavorful Honey Ginger Chicken Recipe with a sticky delicious sauce made with gluten-free soy sauce, ginger, honey and garlic is on the table in less than 20 minutes! Tender chicken your whole family love!

• Author: Sherie Friedlander
• Prep Time: 5 Minutes
• Cook Time: 15 Minutes
• Total Time: 20 Minutes
• Yield: 4 Thighs 1x
• Category: Dinner
• Method: Stovetop
• Cuisine: Asian
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

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• 4 pieces chicken thigh boneless skin-on
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 3.5 tablespoons Soy Sauce* (we used gluten-free soy sauce)
• 2.5 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon ginger grated
• 3 cloves garlic grated
• 2 Tablespoons Neutral Oil – We used Avocado Oil
• Green onion, chopped (optional)

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Instructions

1. Combine soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and minced garlic in a small bowl. Set aside. Meanwhile prepare your rice. 
2. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the chicken, then lightly dust it with cornstarch on both sides.
3. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, place the chicken in the pan, skin side down.
4. Cook the chicken for 4 minutes per side until it becomes crispy and golden. With an instant-read meat thermometer, the chicken should be 165 degrees F. Remove the chicken and set it aside.
5. Pour the sauce into the pan, stir, and cook for 30 seconds.
6. Return the chicken to the pan and cook on high heat for 1 minute on each side, coating the chicken in the sauce.
7. Serve over rice with your favorite veggies. Top with chopped green onion and sesame seeds. Enjoy!

Notes

• Serve with Jasmine Rice and Steamed Broccoli or Green Beans
• Delicious sliced into a salad
• Store leftover chicken in an airtight container for up to four days.
• You can also use chicken breast or even tofu.