Soy Ginger Chicken
User Reviews
4.5
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Prep Time
1 hr
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
423 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Soy Ginger Chicken
Description
This Soy Ginger Chicken recipe involves marinating boneless chicken thighs in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, packed brown sugar, olive oil, freshly grated ginger, lime juice, minced garlic, and sriracha for a spicy kick. The marinade tenderizes the chicken and infuses it with a balance of salty, sweet, tangy, and spicy notes. After marinating for at least an hour or overnight, the chicken is grilled on a hot, oiled grill until cooked through and well-charred on the outside.
The grilling imparts a smoky character complementing the marinade’s complexity, while garnishing with sliced green onions and chopped cilantro adds fresh herbal highlights. The chicken thigh’s natural juiciness is preserved by marinating and the careful cooking technique. This recipe can also be adapted to chicken breasts or drumsticks with adjusted cooking times and can be prepared on a stovetop grill pan.
Serve the chicken warm as a main dish accompanied by simple sides. Marinating overnight enhances the depth of flavor and facilitates meal prep. Leftover grilled chicken keeps well refrigerated for several days.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free, lite
- 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger freshly grated
- lime juice of 1
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha or more if you want it spicy
- 2 1/2 pounds chicken thigh can use chicken breasts or drumsticks, boneless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- green onion for garnish, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro
- cilantro for garnish, sliced green onions, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- First, make the marinade. In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, oil, ginger, lime juice, garlic, and Siracha.
- Pour the marinade in a reusable freezer bag with the chicken. Press out the air and seal shut. Place the bag in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to high heat. Carefully brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Place the chicken on the hot grill and discard the marinade. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through, the internal temperature should be 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro. Serve warm.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor and tender texture.
- Use a grill pan indoors if an outdoor grill is unavailable.
- Adjust cooking times if using chicken breasts or drumsticks instead of thighs.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container refrigerated for up to 3 to 4 days.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 423 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 423kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 57g | 114% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 269mg | 90% |
| Sodium | 1363mg | 57% |
| Potassium | 772mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 0.2g | 1% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 70IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 45mg | 5% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.5
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