Go Back
–+ servings
A high-resolution image shows ginger braised chicken served over white rice in a black ceramic bowl, garnished with chopped scallions. The glossy glaze of the chicken contrasts beautifully with the wooden surface beneath the bowl.
Print Recipe

Ginger Braised Chicken

Ginger Braised Chicken is a cozy, flavor-packed dish simmered in soy, honey, and aromatics until tender and glossy.
Watch me make Ginger Braised Chicken
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep
Cuisine: American, Asian, Chinese, Taiwan
Keyword: Asian Chicken Recipe, Braised Chicken Recipe, Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Comfort Food Chicken, Easy Asian Recipe, Ginger Braised Chicken, Honey Garlic Chicken, One Pan Chicken Dinner, Quick Braised Chicken, Quick Comfort Food, Simmered Chicken REcipe, Soy Sauce Chicken Recipe, Star Anise Chicken, Sticky Chicken, Sweet and Savory Chicken, Sweet and Savory Glaze, Weeknight Dinner
Servings: 2 servings

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz skin-on, boneless chicken thighs cut into 1-inch chunks, see note 1
  • 4 –5 slices ginger
  • 4 –5 slices garlic
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp shaoxing wine
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 star anise
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tsp water slurry
  • Optional: scallions

Instructions

  • In a pan, combine soy sauce, shaoxing wine, sesame oil, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, honey, star anise, and water. Bring to a light simmer.
  • Add chicken and cover. Cook for 15 minutes.
  • Uncover, flip chicken, and simmer another 5 minutes.
  • Turn heat to high, add cornstarch slurry, and stir until sauce thickens.
  • Serve over rice, garnished with scallions if desired.

Notes

(1) I prefer skin on chicken thighs for this recipe, but boneless skinless chicken thighs or even chicken breast works!

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 620kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 36g | Fat: 40g