Garlic Ginger Chicken (easy, flavor-forward recipe)
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Garlic ginger chicken is a super simple and flavorful chicken recipe. Coconut oil, ginger, and garlic coat the thighs, which are then baked until tender, juicy, and delicious. It’s a sugar-free family favorite!
Having a few simple chicken recipes on hand is key to stress-free weeknight dinners, and this garlic-ginger chicken is one I come back to again and again. It’s packed with bold flavor but so straightforward to make that you’ll probably glance at the recipe once and then have it memorized for good.
The combination of garlic and ginger gives the chicken a subtle Asian-inspired flavor that feels special without being overpowering. It’s incredibly versatile, too—serve it with rice, roasted vegetables, a simple salad, or whatever you have on hand, and dinner is done with very little effort.
READ MORE: Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs
What to serve with garlic ginger chicken
This is a very versatile chicken recipe and goes well with most sides. I love it with my 5-minute creamy cucumber salad or my easy Asian coleslaw made with an orange sesame dressing.
Other sides that go well with this chicken are:
Garlic Ginger Chicken (easy, flavor-forward recipe)
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger
- 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs – about 8 pieces (skin on or off, your choice)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Mix the soy sauce, melted coconut oil, garlic, and ginger in a medium-sized bowl. Add the chicken and toss so that it is well coated. If you’re using skin-on chicken, use your fingers to push some of the ginger and garlic under the skin.2 tablespoons soy sauce , 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil, 1 tablespoon finely minced garlic, 1 tablespoon finely minced ginger, 2 lbs. bone-in chicken thighs – about 8 pieces
- Place the chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, or until the chicken is well browned on the outside and has reached an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Notes
Nutrition
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You are repeating 1 table spoon of finely minced garlic twice.
Is it actually 2 tablespoons, was it a typo or was there another missing ingredient?
Also, what temperature are we supposed to cook it at and for how long to reach the internal 165 degrees?
Would it make sense to provide cooking options for both chicken breast and chicken thighs if you say the breast gets dry more quickly?
There is 1 tablespoon of finely minced ginger and 1 tablespoon of finely minced garlic in this recipe. The instructions for how to swap chicken thighs for breasts is in the post. You’ll want to cook breasts for about 18 minutes.
Easy and delicious! This is my new go to recipe for chicken thighs! I made it with boneless thighs and it was sooo amazing! Add a veggie on the side and good to go!