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Easy Chinese Chicken recipe
Easy Chinese Chicken
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 4
Calories: 471 kcal
Author: Lisa Leake
Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce I use gluten free
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 1/2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, cut into 2 inch cubes
  • 1 cup whole wheat (or gluten free) flour
  • 4 tbsp coconut oil
Sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup water
Instructions
  1. To make chicken: In a shallow dish, combine the soy sauce and water. Add the chicken and marinate for at least 10 - 15 minutes at room temperature or up to a few hours in the refrigerator.

  2. Place the flour on a plate. Remove the chicken from the marinade and roll the pieces around in the flour until all sides are coated.

  3. In a large skillet, melt the coconut oil over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown all over and cooked through, 6 - 8 minutes. Remove the chicken to a plate, leaving the flavorful bits in the pan.

  4. To make the sauce: In the same pan over medium heat, cook the garlic, ginger, and pepper flakes for 30 to 60 seconds, then whisk in the vinegar, honey, soy sauce, and water and bring to a boil. Cook, scraping up the browned bits in the bottom of the pan, until the liquid begins to thicken, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the chicken, stir to coat it in the sauce, and serve warm.

Nutrition Facts
Easy Chinese Chicken
Amount Per Serving
Calories 471 Calories from Fat 189
% Daily Value*
Fat 21g32%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 161mg54%
Sodium 1782mg77%
Potassium 487mg14%
Carbohydrates 32g11%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 10g11%
Protein 38g76%
Vitamin A 190IU4%
Calcium 41mg4%
Iron 3.2mg18%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.