What is Chinese ginger chicken?

Chinese ginger chicken typically features marinated chicken stir-fried with fresh ginger and scallions in a light soy-based sauce. It's a popular Cantonese-style dish known for its warming, aromatic flavor.

How to use ginger in Chinese cooking?

Ginger is used fresh, sliced, or minced to build flavor in stir-fries, soups, and marinades. In Chinese cuisine, it often pairs with garlic and scallions and is usually added early in cooking to infuse oils or sauces.

What does ginger do in chicken?

Ginger not only adds bright, peppery flavor but also helps tenderize the chicken. Its natural enzymes break down proteins, making meat more succulent and easier to digest.

The Only Ginger Chicken Marinade You’ll Ever Need (Easy

Name: The Only Ginger Chicken Marinade You’ll Ever Need
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: PT-491165H1M33S
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients: 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option); 2 tablespoons sesame oil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar); 1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice; 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions (optional)

The Only Ginger Chicken Marinade You’ll Ever Need

Print Recipe

Bold, simple, and irresistible — this ginger chicken marinade infuses every bite with Asian-inspired flavor that’s perfect for grilling, baking, or stir-frying.

Author: Eva
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 35–60 minutes
Yield: Serves 4
Category: Marinade, Chicken
Cuisine: Asian-inspired

Ingredients

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1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce (or tamari for gluten-free option)
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon honey (or brown sugar)
1 tablespoon rice vinegar or lime juice
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped green onions (optional)

Instructions

In a medium bowl, whisk together all the marinade ingredients until well combined.
Place chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over the chicken.
Seal or cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor.
Remove chicken from marinade and cook as desired — grill, bake, or sauté until fully cooked through.
Discard used marinade. Serve chicken hot and enjoy!

Notes

This marinade works beautifully on chicken thighs, breasts, or drumsticks. Adjust red pepper flakes to your spice preference.

Keywords: ginger chicken, marinade, easy, asian, meal prep, gluten-free

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