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.
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:
- Perfect Basmati Rice
- Roasted Asparagus
- Sautéed Green Beans with Garlic
Garlic Ginger Chicken (easy, flavor-forward recipe)
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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.
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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.
