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    Ginger Chicken

    Published: Jul 19, 2023 · Modified: Jul 19, 2023 by Kathy · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Saucy and flavorful, Ginger Chicken is easy to make and packed with flavor! We use lots of ginger, plus soy sauce and oyster sauce to create this popular dish. It is perfect with rice. From weeknight dinners to family gatherings, Ginger Chicken is a crowd pleaser.

    A plate of ginger chicken, ready to eat.

    Ginger Chicken is a simple stir fry dish that often ends up on our weeknight dinner rotation. Everyone loves it!

    We start with marinating chicken in a soy sauce and oyster sauce mixture. Then we saute red onions and green onions. Add the marinated chicken to the pan and stir fry it. Finally, stir in the green parts of the green onions. Time to eat! Very straightforward.

    It's a cozy, home cooking type of dish. Not fussy or fancy, just delicious.

    We love ginger in everything. From Ginger Pork to Steamed Ginger Chicken, Ginger Fried Rice, Sesame Oil Chicken Soup, and Garlic and Ginger Green Beans, ginger is one our favorite ingredients. If you can add ginger to it, you bet we will ^_^

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    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Substitutions and Variations
    • Equipment
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    • Top Tip
    • FAQ
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    Ingredients

    Here's what you'll need:

    Ingredients for Ginger Chicken laid out on a table (chicken thighs, red onions, ginger, green onions, oyster sauce, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper)
    • Boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • Shaoxing wine
    • Soy sauce
    • Oyster sauce
    • White pepper
    • Ginger
    • Red onion (or shallots)
    • Green onions

    See recipe card for quantities.

    Instructions

    Now let's get cooking:

    Marinating chicken thighs in a bowl.

    Prepare the chicken.
    Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into small pieces. This comes out to about 6-8 pieces per thigh.

    Marinate the chicken.
    Place the cut chicken in a large bowl and add the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper.

    Mix so that the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Set aside and marinate for 15 minutes.

    Stir frying ginger, red onions, and the white parts of green onions.

    Saute the aromatics.
    In a large pan over medium-high heat, add some oil and then the ginger, red onion (or shallots), and white part of the sliced green onions.

    Stir frying ginger, red onions, and the white parts of green onions.

    Saute for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.

    Stir frying marinated chicken thighs with ginger, red onions, and the white parts of green onions.

    Add the chicken and stir fry.
    Then add the chicken and stir fry for few more minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.

    Serve and enjoy ^_^
    Mix in the green part of the green scallions. Stir to combine. Serve and eat and enjoy!

    A plate of ginger chicken, ready to eat.

    Substitutions and Variations

    Ginger chicken is a flexible dish. These are popular substitutions and variations:

    • Garlic - do you love garlic? You can add it to this recipe. Mince the garlic and add it at the same time you add the red onions.
    • Bone-in chicken - feel free to use drumsticks or chicken thighs with the bone-in.
    • Tofu - this recipe also works with deep fried tofu cubes. We like to buy deep fried tofu from Aloha Tofu Factory, but you can also make deep fried tofu at home. It's an extra step (and I know deep frying is a hassle), but it's worth it.
    • Mushrooms - the dish is great with the addition of mushrooms. From oyster mushrooms to wood ear mushrooms and shiitake mushrooms, you pick!

    Let us know which you try, we hope you enjoy it.

    Equipment

    All you need is a large pan to cook the stir fry, nothing complicated :).

    Storage

    Ginger chicken leftovers keep for 2-3 days. Store in a sealed container. Reheat in the microwave in 30 second increments. And don't forget the rice!

    A plate of ginger chicken, ready to eat.

    Top Tip

    Make sure to marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes. You can marinate longer (up to an hour), but don't skip this step. Marinating infuses all the chicken with all the good flavors from the soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, and white pepper. This also helps form the "sauce" of the recipe.

    FAQ

    Looking for similar recipes?

    Try our Oyster Sauce Chicken, it's another great saucy and flavorful dish.

    Shoyu Chicken is a popular local Hawaii dish, you'll find shoyu chicken on the menus of many plate lunch spots. Shoyu chicken is also a popular home cooking dish and I remember our high school cafeteria serving a great version of it as well!

    Mochiko Chicken is one of the most famous local Hawaii dishes. It's marinated in soy sauce mixture and deep fried. All crunchy and savory, super good.

    Can I substitute the Shaoxing wine?

    We haven't found a good substitute for Shaoxing wine. We use it in many recipes and it will keep for a long time in the refrigerator. I recommend visiting a Chinese market and picking up a bottle. It's available online but more expensive. Go to a shop if you can.

    This recipe will still be delicious without it, so don't let that hold you back. If anything you can skip the Shaoxing wine (for this recipe, skipping is better than using a substitute ingredient).

    What dishes pair well with Ginger Chicken?

    Because this dish is super flavorful, it goes best with rice and a simple vegetable and/or tofu dish.

    Try pairings like Stir Fried Lettuce, Korean Bean Sprouts, and Avocado Tofu.

    A plate of ginger chicken, ready to eat.

    Ginger Chicken

    Quick and easy Ginger Chicken stir fry with soy sauce, oyster sauce, and other pantry ingredients. Delicious served with a bowl of rice!
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 227kcal

    Ingredients

    • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
    • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine
    • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
    • 1 teaspoons white pepper
    • 1 3-inch knob ginger, julienned
    • 1 medium red onion (or 3 shallots), sliced
    • 3 stalks green onions, chopped, whites and greens separated

    Instructions

    • Cut the boneless skinless chicken thighs into small pieces (about 6-8 pieces per thigh).
    • Place the chicken a large bowl and add the Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and white pepper.
    • Mix so that the chicken is evenly coated with the sauce. Set aside and marinate for 15 minutes.
    • Add oil to a large pan over medium-high heat. Then add the ginger, red onion (or shallots), and white part of the sliced green onions. Saute for 3-4 minutes until fragrant.
    • Add the chicken and stir fry for another few minutes until the chicken is fully cooked through.
    • Mix in the green part of the green scallions. Stir to combine. Serve and eat and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 31g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 1136mg | Potassium: 493mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 157IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 2mg

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