Easy Ginger Chicken

5 from 4 votes

This ginger chicken recipe showcases tender, juicy chicken thighs covered in a marinade of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and lime. It's the ideal option for summer get-togethers and grilling season!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Marinating Time30

Total Time50

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American, Asian

Keyword: easy dinner, ginger chicken, ginger chicken recipe, grilled chicken, grilled chicken recipe, grilled ginger chicken, grilling recipe

Servings: servings

Calories: 523kcal

Author: Lena Gladstone

Ingredients

½ cup soy sauce or Tamari for gluten-free
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
3 tablespoons ginger freshly grated
1 medium lime zested and juiced
6 cloves garlic minced
2 ½ pounds boneless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon avocado oil for grill
4 green onions chopped for garnish
3 tablespoons cilantro chopped for garnish

Instructions

Make the marinade

In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, ginger, lime zest and juice, garlic, and salt.
Pour the marinade in a freezer bag with the chicken. Press out the air and seal shut. Place the bag in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.

Cook the chicken

Preheat the grill to high heat. Carefully brush the grill grates with oil to prevent the chicken from sticking. Place the chicken on the hot grill and discard the marinade. Cook for 5 minutes, flip, and cook for another 3-5 minutes (check the smaller pieces after 3 minutes, thicker pieces will take about 4-5 more minutes), the internal temperature should be 165 degrees F.

Serve the chicken

Transfer the chicken to a platter and garnish with sliced green onions and cilantro. Serve with a side of rice and asian cabbage salad or your favorite sides.

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