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Name: Wok-Seared Chicken with Ginger-Soy Glaze
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-size pieces; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp cornstarch; 2 tbsp vegetable oil (high smoke point, like canola or peanut); 1 tbsp fresh ginger, finely minced; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 small red bell pepper, sliced thin; 2 scallions, sliced (white and green parts separated); 2 tbsp soy sauce (for sauce); 1 tbsp rice vinegar; 2 tsp brown sugar; 1 tsp toasted sesame oil

Wok-Seared Chicken with Ginger-Soy Glaze

TangyCorn1322

This Wok-Seared Chicken with Ginger-Soy Glaze is a vibrant, quick dinner inspired by high-heat stir-frying techniques. Velveting the chicken ensures juicy, tender bites, while the blistering heat imparts irresistible wok-seared flavor. Building the dish in layers—from aromatics to protein to crisp vegetables—creates depth and complexity. The ginger-soy glaze is sticky, savory, and just a little sweet, perfectly coating every bite. Finished with a drizzle of sesame oil and fresh scallion greens, this dish is as lively and colorful as it is delicious. Perfect for a cool Alberta evening!

Ingredients

Instructions

Pat chicken dry with paper towels. In a bowl, combine chicken, 1 tbsp soy sauce, and cornstarch. Mix well to coat and let sit 10 minutes (velveting for tenderness).
Heat wok (or large skillet) over high heat until smoking. Add 1 tbsp oil and swirl to coat. Add half the chicken in a single layer. Sear undisturbed 1 minute, then stir-fry until just cooked through, about 2-3 minutes more. Remove to a plate. Repeat with remaining oil and chicken.
Reduce heat to medium-high. Add ginger, garlic, and white parts of scallions. Stir-fry 30 seconds until fragrant.
Return chicken to wok. Add bell pepper, 2 tbsp soy sauce, rice vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir-fry 1-2 minutes until chicken is glazed and peppers are crisp-tender.
Turn off heat. Drizzle with sesame oil and toss in scallion greens. Serve immediately, over rice if desired.