Glazed Ginger Chicken

A saucy glaze forms and flavors chicken breasts with both sweet and savory notes as our Glazed Ginger Chicken simmers in the oven.

Ginger Chicken Recipe

As you know, I’m all for creating quick, easy and fabulously delicious recipes and our roasted chicken recipe certainly fits the bill!

Just stir together a few ingredients, pour over chicken and bake.

A tasty sauce made with basic kitchen ingredients forms as chicken breasts simmer in the oven.

Brown sugar, Dijon mustard and apple cider vinegar are the base of this sauce. Fresh ginger and garlic add savory notes and cornstarch creates the glaze.

Sprinkle with the fresh flavor of cilantro, add a salad and sautéed broccoli and dinner is served!

Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips

• Make this recipe with boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Use creamy Dijon mustard in place of the whole grain Dijon
• Sprinkle with parsley

Ingredients you will need to make this recipe

• chicken breasts
• dark brown sugar
• whole grain Dijon mustard
• apple cider vinegar
• fresh ginger
• garlic, minced
• cornstarch
• cilantro

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Ginger Glazed Chicken

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

25 mins

Total Time

35 mins

 

A saucy glaze forms and flavors chicken breasts with both sweet and savory notes as our Glazed Ginger Chicken simmers in the oven.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: ginger chicken, ginger chicken recipe

Servings: 4

Calories: 252 kcal

Author: Gwynn Galvin

Ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 1 1/4 lbs.
• 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup whole grain Dijon mustard
• 1 Tbs. apple cider vinegar
• 2 tsp. minced fresh ginger
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 1 tsp. cornstarch
• 1 Tbs. chopped cilantro

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350F. Spray a 2-quart baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Arrange chicken in prepared baking dish.
3. In bowl combine brown sugar, Dijon, vinegar, ginger, garlic and cornstarch, stirring until blended and smooth.
4. Pour brown sugar mixture over chicken and bake 25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Spoon sauce over chicken and sprinkle with cilantro.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips:

• Make with boneless skinless chicken thighs
• Use creamy Dijon mustard
• Sprinkle with chopped parsley

Nutrition Facts

Ginger Glazed Chicken

Amount Per Serving

Calories 252 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 1g6%

Cholesterol 72mg24%

Sodium 316mg14%

Potassium 486mg14%

Carbohydrates 30g10%

Fiber 1g4%

Sugar 27g30%

Protein 25g50%

Vitamin A 34IU1%

Vitamin C 2mg2%

Calcium 38mg4%

Iron 1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.