Honey Ginger Glazed Chicken
Whip up a mouthwatering Honey Ginger Glazed Chicken in a flash—just 20 minutes to savor this sweet and zesty delight! With the perfect blend of sticky honey and aromatic ginger, this dish brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. Perfect for busy nights, it’s a quick win that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- garlic
- grated ginger
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- cornstarch
- honey
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat with a thin layer of cornstarch.
- 2
Pan fry the chicken for six minutes on each side, remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, add soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and garlic and simmer for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the chicken back in and pan fry for another one to two minutes on each side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Coat chicken with cornstarch at 1:8 ratio (1 tbsp cornstarch per 8 oz chicken) and let sit 10 minutes to create a moisture barrier that prevents the glaze from making the coating soggy.technique1:8 ratio, 10 minutes
- ✓Pan fry chicken at 325-350°F oil temperature because higher heat will burn the cornstarch coating before the chicken cooks through, while lower heat won't create proper Maillard browning.technique325-350°F
- ✓Simmer the honey-soy glaze for exactly 30 seconds to reduce water content by 15-20% and concentrate flavors without caramelizing the honey into bitter compounds.timing30 seconds, 15-20% reduction
- ✓Use fresh ginger grated on a microplane because it releases 40% more gingerol compounds than minced ginger, creating more intense heat and flavor in the glaze.ingredient40% more gingerol
- ✓Return chicken to glaze for only 1-2 minutes total to heat through without overcooking - chicken temperature should reach 165°F internal while maintaining the cornstarch crust.timing1-2 minutes, 165°F
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Prep
10
min
Cook
20
min
Serves
4
people
Level
beginner
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Honey Ginger Glazed Chicken
Whip up a mouthwatering Honey Ginger Glazed Chicken in a flash—just 20 minutes to savor this sweet and zesty delight! With the perfect blend of sticky honey and aromatic ginger, this dish brings a burst of flavor to your dinner table. Perfect for busy nights, it’s a quick win that will leave everyone asking for seconds!
📝 Ingredients
Serves 4🥬Fresh Produce(2)
- garlic
- grated ginger
🥩Meat & Seafood(1)
- chicken
🫙Pantry Staples(2)
- cornstarch
- honey
🧂Spices & Seasonings(1)
- salt and pepper
🍯Sauces & Condiments(1)
- soy sauce
👨🍳 Instructions
- 1
Season the chicken with salt and pepper and coat with a thin layer of cornstarch.
- 2
Pan fry the chicken for six minutes on each side, remove and set aside.
- 3
In the same pan, add soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, and garlic and simmer for 30 seconds.
- 4
Add the chicken back in and pan fry for another one to two minutes on each side.
💡 Pro Tips
- ✓Coat chicken with cornstarch at 1:8 ratio (1 tbsp cornstarch per 8 oz chicken) and let sit 10 minutes to create a moisture barrier that prevents the glaze from making the coating soggy.technique1:8 ratio, 10 minutes
- ✓Pan fry chicken at 325-350°F oil temperature because higher heat will burn the cornstarch coating before the chicken cooks through, while lower heat won't create proper Maillard browning.technique325-350°F
- ✓Simmer the honey-soy glaze for exactly 30 seconds to reduce water content by 15-20% and concentrate flavors without caramelizing the honey into bitter compounds.timing30 seconds, 15-20% reduction
- ✓Use fresh ginger grated on a microplane because it releases 40% more gingerol compounds than minced ginger, creating more intense heat and flavor in the glaze.ingredient40% more gingerol
- ✓Return chicken to glaze for only 1-2 minutes total to heat through without overcooking - chicken temperature should reach 165°F internal while maintaining the cornstarch crust.timing1-2 minutes, 165°F