Honey Glazed Ginger Chicken is a delicious twist to any soy chicken you may know and love. It marries essential sweet and savoury counterparts but is amped up by the warmth of ginger. Our family ADORES this side dish and is one we proudly grew up with!
The best part of this recipe is that it only requires two main ingredients (you guessed it – chicken and ginger) along with seasoning sauces that we use regularly from our pantry!
Ginger chicken may sound simple, but it packs on some pretty big flavour. Honestly, it’s so easy that you can’t possibly get it wrong!
Which chicken cut do I use?
If you’re after a leaner cut, then chicken breast would be the way to go but keep in mind that breast tends to be a little drier simply because of its lower fat content.
Chicken tenderloins are great for that sweet spot between very lean and overly fatty. Grandma often uses this when it’s readily available in our fridge.
Generally, though, Grandma prefers to make it using chicken wings. We firmly believe that anything cooked with the bones makes for a more delicious dish!
At the end of the day, the decision is really up to you. Go for a cut that suits you and your family because the marinade and ginger will speak for themselves.
What are the health benefits of ginger?
When you think of that A-list of superfoods, ginger is way up there! Ginger can be used as a remedy for nausea (think of that last time you were car sick or had morning sickness), assist with indigestion, help with infections and muscle soreness. Amazing, right?
So the next time you’re feeling under the weather, throw in some ginger into your diet to see its effects!
How to make honey glazed ginger chicken
The ingredient list is really simple. You’ll need:
- 1 kg chicken wings (or any chicken cut you like)
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves finely chopped garlic
- 1/2 cup pounded ginger
- 2 tbsp premium oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Squid brand fish sauce
- 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
When you have all the ingredients ready, begin by dividing the chicken wings in into three parts: wing, drumstick and tip.
To divide the wings, use a big knife such as a cleaver to slice down where the joints are. Then impale the knife through the bone in one swift cut. Since the joints have cartilage, it’s much easier to separate than, say, if you were to chop down on the bone itself.
If you have a different chicken cut, simply slice it into smaller pieces (about 3cm or 1″ thick).
Remove some of the skin from the ginger. Cut it in half lengthwise and pound it using a pestle and mortar. Pounding it will release much more flavour than slicing or dicing!
Add the oyster sauce, fish sauce and chicken bouillon to marinate the chicken. You can let it sit for 20 minutes or overnight. The general rule is that the longer you marinate for, the deeper the flavour when cooked.
After 20 minutes (or longer), it’s time to cook the chicken!
Find your favourite pan or wok and heat it up over a high heat. Add the oil and swirl it around to cover the cooking surface. Adjust the temperature to medium and throw in the garlic and ginger. Stir this for about a minute and a half to unlock the fragrances.
Get ready for your house to smell amazing. I wish the picture would do the aromas justice. You’ll just have to try it out yourself!
Add your marinated chicken over the ginger and garlic and cook until it becomes a golden brown. The final step is to drizzle in the honey and give it a stir. Let the honey infuse through a low heat simmer for a final 15 minutes.
Your honey glazed ginger chicken is now complete and ready to impress! We love eating it with rice as a side dish during our family dinners.
With this quick and easy recipe, make sure to try it out this week!
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I know its 330 AM, but I am just drooling over this chicken. I could eat a giant plate of it right now. It looks incredible!
Thanks, Danielle! Giant plates of chicken are the best any time of the day!
Love this recipe! It’s so easy, tasty and my whole family gobbled it up!
I’m so glad you and your family enjoyed this recipe!
Mmm, I can almost smell it through my screen. Can’t wait to try it as we always look for new wings recipes.
I hope this recipe is just as delicious as all your other recipes!
This looks just like the chicken that my grandma makes! Love the addition of fish sauce, it’s just an indispensable ingredient 🙂
Gotta love Grandma’s recipes! They’re always the best! Our family can’t live without fish sauce!
I love every ingredient in this recipe…and I happen to have them on hand pretty much always 🙂 Adding this to the collection!
Your pantry must be so similar to ours! We almost always have these ingredients too, which is why it’s a family favourite!