Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
Thigh strips wok-fried with onion, ginger, garlic, and a savoury soy-honey glaze.
Ingredients
- 400 g Chicken thighs
- 1 Onion
- 2 tbsp Ginger
- 4 cloves Garlic
- 3 tbsp Light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp Honey
- 1 tbsp Rice vinegar
- 2 tbsp Neutral oil
- 1 tbsp All-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Method
- Slice the chicken into thin strips and toss with the flour and pepper. Slice the onion; mince the ginger and garlic. Whisk the soy, honey, and vinegar together.
- Heat the oil in a wok or wide pan over high. Stir-fry the chicken in two batches, about 3 minutes each, until just cooked. Set aside.
- Fry the onion for 2 minutes, then add the ginger and garlic for 30 seconds.
- Return the chicken and pour in the sauce. Toss for 1 minute until glossy and clinging. Serve hot.
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About Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry
Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry is a fast Chinese-style skillet dish that leans on the wok's signature move — high heat, fast cooking, minimal fuss — to turn thigh strips and aromatics into dinner in about twenty minutes. Tossing the chicken in a little flour before it hits the pan is the quiet trick that matters most: the light dusting helps the strips brown and gives the sauce something to grip, so the glaze clings rather than pools. Ginger and garlic go in late and only briefly, keeping their edge sharp instead of cooking down into something flat.
What you get is chicken that's savory and glossy, with a soy-honey glaze balanced by rice vinegar so the sweetness never tips into cloying. The onion softens just enough to add body without losing its bite, and the whole thing stays bright and punchy rather than syrupy. Frying the chicken in two batches keeps the pan hot enough to sear rather than steam, which is the difference between a proper stir-fry and a stew. Pile it over steamed rice with a green vegetable on the side, and it's a weeknight main that comes together faster than takeout would arrive.
Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry?
A serving has about 672 calories — 37.3g protein, 23.8g carbs, 47.4g fat, 1.8g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is it high in protein?
Each serving has about 37.3g of protein, roughly 22% of its calories.
Is Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Light soy sauce, All-purpose flour. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for those ingredients to make it gluten-free.
How many servings does Ginger Soy Chicken Stir-Fry make?
This recipe makes 2 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.