Ginger Chicken
Ginger chicken is a Chinese dish typically made with fresh garlic, ginger, and scallions with a sticky brown sauce over rice and noodles.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons shaoxing wine or rice vinegar
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground white pepper
- 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon tap water, divided
- 4 scallions, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 6 thighs)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- sesame seeds for garnish
- 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice, for serving