Garlic Ginger Soy Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 boneless, skinless chicken thighs (or breast)
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil (or sesame oil)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 2 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
• ½ tbsp rice vinegar
• ¼ cup water
• ½ tsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for spice)
• 1 green onion, sliced (for garnish)
• ½ tsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Nutri-Stahl 1 QT Cookware

   • Place the pot on low-medium heat. Add the vegetable or sesame oil.

2. Sauté Aromatics

   • Add minced garlic and ginger, stirring for 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Cook the Chicken

   • Place the chicken thighs in the pot and sear for about 2 minutes per side until slightly golden.

4. Add the Sauce

   • In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, water, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
   • Pour the sauce over the chicken.

5. Simmer and Cook

   • Cover with the lid and let it simmer for 15 minutes on low heat.
   • If you want a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with 1 tbsp of water and stir it into the sauce. Simmer for an additional 3 minutes.

6. Garnish and Serve

   • Remove from heat and garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
   • Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.