Garlic Ginger Chicken
Garlic ginger chicken is a super simple and flavorful chicken recipe. Coconut oil, ginger, and garlic coat the thighs, then they're baked until tender, juicy, and delicious. It's a sugar-free family favorite recipe!
Make a meal out of these thighs with our creamy cucumber salad and smoky roast potatoes. And if you love chicken, check out our juicy baked chicken thighs!
Garlic Ginger Chicken
Having a few simple chicken recipes on hand is key to healthy weeknight dinners.
This garlic ginger chicken is packed full of flavor yet so easy to make that you'll likely only have to look at the recipe once before you make it by memory.
The garlic and ginger give the chicken a slightly Asian vibe, and the flavor is versatile enough to go with most side dish recipes.
READ MORE: Juicy Baked Chicken Thighs
Can I use boneless thighs?
Yes! Boneless thighs work well, but you will need to reduce the cooking time to about 20 minutes.
Can I use chicken breasts?
Chicken breasts tend to dry out much easier than thighs so if you choose to use them in this recipe, you'll need to adjust the cooking time.
You'll want to bake chicken breasts for about 18 minutes, or until they reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
What to serve with garlic ginger chicken
This is a very versatile chicken recipe and goes well with most sides. We love it with our creamy cucumber salad or our easy Asian coleslaw.
Other sides that go well with this chicken are:
- Perfect Basmati Rice
- Roasted Asparagus
- SautƩed Green Beans with Garlic
- Cashew Cauliflower Fried Rice
- Bacon Kale Caesar Salad
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Garlic Ginger Chicken Recipe
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce , or coco aminos
- 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.Ā
- 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.Ā2 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.Ā
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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?Ā
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!Ā