Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken brings tender thigh meat coated in a glossy soy and brown sugar sauce, brightened with fresh ginger and garlic. The warmth of white pepper and nutty sesame finish make each bite aromatic and balanced, perfect spooned over steamed rice. Serve it for a comforting weeknight dinner when you want bold flavor with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 39 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 4
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 17
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 38
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all ingredients.
- 2
Whisk brown sugar, soy sauce, Shaoxing wine, white pepper, and 1/2 cup of the water until combined; set aside.
- 3
Thinly slice the scallions, separating the white and light green parts from the dark green parts; set aside.
- 4
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering.
- 5
Season both sides of the chicken evenly with salt and black pepper.
- 6
Add the chicken to the skillet, rounded sides down, and cook until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- 7
Flip the chicken, and continue cooking until a thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 165 degrees F (73 degrees C), about 5 minutes.
- 8
Transfer to a large plate, and loosely cover with aluminum foil to keep warm.
- 9
Add the ginger, garlic, and the reserved white and light green scallion parts to the drippings in the skillet, and cook over medium-high, stirring often, until the garlic and ginger are fragrant and lightly toasted and the scallions begin to break down, 3 to 4 minutes.
- 10
Whisk the cornstarch and remaining 1 tablespoon water until smooth.
- 11
Add the cornstarch mixture and the soy sauce mixture to the skillet.
- 12
Bring to a boil over medium-high.
- 13
Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer, and cook, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon, about 1 minute.
- 14
Remove from the heat.
- 15
Return the chicken and any residual juices to the skillet, tossing to coat evenly in the soy sauce mixture.
- 16
Garnish with sesame seeds and the dark green scallion parts.
- 17
Serve over rice.
- 18
Recipe developed by Catherine Jessee.
- Calories 372.5 kcal Moderate 19%
- Protein 33.49 g Good Source 67%
- Carbohydrate 24.35 g 9%
- Total Fat 17.15 g High 22%
- Saturated Fat 5.06 g High 25%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 151.37 mg High 50%
- Sodium 772.78 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.32 g Low Source 5%
- Total Sugars 13.09 g --
- Added Sugars 1.24 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 9.97 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 1.78 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 47.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 0.7 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Sesame
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Glazed Ginger Scallion Chicken is made with 15 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, and Cornstarch. Each serving provides about 372.5 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Boneless Chicken Thigh, Brown Sugar, Cornstarch, Fresh Ginger. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 372.5 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 18 steps.
- Is Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken healthy?
- Glazed Ginger-Scallion Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 39/100. Per serving, it provides 372.5 calories and 33.49 g of protein, or 67% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 772.78 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.06 g (25% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat, Gluten, Sesame, Corn, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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