Sticky Garlic Ginger Chicken

For an easy yet flavour-packed dish, this Sticky Garlic Ginger Chicken brings together sweet, savoury, and spicy notes with every bite. Juicy chicken bites are coated in a rich sauce of garlic, ginger, soy, and honey, then served over fluffy rice and topped with marinated carrots, spring onions, and a touch of lime. This meal is quick to make and delivers restaurant-quality flavour in the comfort of your home.

INGREDIENTS

2 chicken breasts
3 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
1 tablespoon honey
2 tablespoons ketchup
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon chili oil
1/4 lime, juiced
2 tablespoons crushed peanuts

For serving: cooked rice, marinated carrots, chopped spring onion, fresh coriander, lime wedges

METHOD

1. Prepare the Chicken

Wash and pat dry the chicken breasts. In a pan over medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter.

2. Cook the Chicken

Place the chicken breasts in the pan and fry until golden on both sides, covering with a lid to ensure even cooking. Once fully cooked and golden brown, remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.

3. Make the Sauce

In the same pan, melt the remaining tablespoon of butter. Add the minced garlic and ginger, stirring for about a minute until fragrant.

4. Combine Ingredients for Sauce

Add ketchup, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili oil to the pan. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer, allowing it to cook for 2 minutes so that the flavours meld together.

5. Add Chicken to Sauce

Cut the cooked chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces and add them to the pan with the sauce. Mix until each piece is fully coated with the sticky, flavourful sauce.

6. Finish with Lime

Turn off the heat and drizzle the juice of 1/4 lime over the chicken. Give it one final stir to combine.

7. Serve

Serve the sticky garlic ginger chicken over a bed of rice. Garnish with crushed peanuts, marinated carrots, chopped spring onion, fresh coriander, and an extra wedge of lime for a burst of freshness.

This Sticky Garlic Ginger Chicken makes for a satisfying, vibrant meal that’s perfect for a weeknight treat or a weekend indulgence. The blend of garlic, ginger, and lime with the crunchy peanuts and tangy marinated carrots brings a delightful balance to the dish. Enjoy!