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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 334.8
  • Total Fat: 8.3 g
  • Cholesterol: 65.7 mg
  • Sodium: 210.7 mg
  • Total Carbs: 33.8 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 5.3 g
  • Protein: 31.6 g

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20 Minute Ginger-Garlic Chicken

Submitted by: CHEF_MEG
20 Minute Ginger-Garlic Chicken

Introduction

This dish is perfect for busy nights. This dish is perfect for busy nights.
Number of Servings: 4

Ingredients


Tips

I marinade the chicken in the morning, grill it at night, and serve it with steamed or frozen vegetables and brown rice that I cook on nights when I have more time.

Swap the chicken for tofu or lean beef.
If you don't have a grill, roast the chicken at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for about 20-25 minutes, depending on the thickness of the chicken.


Directions

Place the chicken in a glass dish and pour 1/4 cup of the marinade over it. Cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
Remove the meat from the marinade, and discard any leftover marinade. Grill until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, about 15 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Serve with a half cup of brown rice and one cup of vegetables, plus more sauce if desired.
Makes four servings, 3 ounces of cooked chicken per person.

Sooo simple yet so good. This is one of those recipes for a quick night meal. If you don't have a grill try using the oven. Roast the chicken at 375 for about 20-25 mintues, depending on the thickness of the chicken.






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  • NINJA_SMOO


    28 of 38 people found this review helpful
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    The title is misleading. It should include something about leftovers or pre-made marinade or 15 minute *cooking time*. The recipe actually takes hours to prepare. - 4/11/11

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  • BLUEC5KITTEN

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    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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    Made this for one, so I scaled down the chicken portion, but made the marinade per the recipe and have put it in the freezer for future use. Just pop out a 1/8 cup portion, thaw and baste away. Chicken is a 24-hour marinate. I have also used this marinade on salmon, as a grilling sauce. Both good! - 4/3/12

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  • TEFS912

    Incredible!
    13 of 13 people found this review helpful
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    Loved it!!!! This is great on my George Forman grill!! - 5/31/11

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  • KCDEBI


    8 of 12 people found this review helpful
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    Also in the misleading category - the link that brought me here said it was a "four ingredient" recipe. There are 9 ingredients in the ginger-garlic sauce. - 3/13/12

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  • SWEESIN

    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    15 min. to prepare, the night before and pop in the oven the next day! Then YUMSVILLE! - 5/27/11

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  • WIGIME

    Very Good
    7 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    I had this last night for supper. it was good. I may need to marinade it longer than 4 hours though. - 1/26/11

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  • LAURAB242


    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    We enjoyed this. Keeping "master sauces" on hand makes meal prep quick and easy. Also making a big pot of brown rice on the weekend makes meal time later in the week a breeze. - 3/14/12

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  • KENGOOD


    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    this would work great on the george forman grill 5 or 6 min and done - 3/14/12

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  • DFLY3770

    Bad
    2 of 7 people found this review helpful
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    ICK, I cannot believe all of the reviews saying how great this recipe is. It was just OK, but honestly, if you marinate chicken in italian dressing, it tastes MUCH better. I gave it one star because it was edible, but not enjoyable. - 1/24/13

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  • M0MBEAT

    Good
    2 of 3 people found this review helpful
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    It was ok, nothing really exciting. I followed the recipe to the letter. - 6/19/12

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  • COLETTEMR


    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Why not make the marinade yourself? This way you can control the sodium and other harmful ingredients? - 3/16/12

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  • SNOWYCREEK

    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    My family absolutely loves this recipe! I put it into my favorite Spark recipes book! - 3/14/12

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  • FELKINS


    2 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    Does the nutrional info include the brown rice and vegetables? My family really prefers wild rice. Also, how long do you really need to marinate it? - 7/11/11

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  • THEKING910

    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Didn't see it had to marinate 24 hours, so I just poured the sauce over everything and it turned out excellent! - 12/31/12

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  • GREASE31

    Incredible!
    1 of 5 people found this review helpful
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    I luv this recipe, it looks totally good. - 9/11/12

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  • JOSTENGER


    1 of 9 people found this review helpful
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    Way misleading - Shame on you - 9/1/12

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  • GRAMPIAN


    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Good. - 6/14/12

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  • SUGARSMOM2


    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    have eaten many different recipes for chicken but this one stands out from all the rest it tastes really good and it is healthy . you can make it with many types of veggies . i like briokile and carrots . - 6/5/12

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  • NANCYSGARDENS


    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    I am wondering why firm tofu might not be substituted ffor the chicken? - 3/14/12

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  • IAMGOJO


    1 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    where do I find the ingredients for the marinade? Do I make it myself? Do I buy it? What are the ingredients??? - 3/14/12

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  • WILCOJ


    1 of 6 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds quick and easy and i will try this as soon as i pick up some chicken breasts when shopping
    - 1/20/11

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  • BAKERSBEST

    O.K.
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    Too much lemon. Very tart. Would not make again. - 5/15/13

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  • CJYOUCANDOIT

    Incredible!
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    I marinated this for 8 hours and it was wonderful. We grilled it on the charcoal grill and we all just loved it. I actually used chicken thighs rather than the chicken breast because that it what my husband likes. You could use a combination of meat. I could see the marinade good on pork and sal - 4/28/13

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  • KELLYSPRETTY

    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Misleading, as you have to do it the night before, when you only have 30 min to meal time. The sauce is very good, but a little too vinegary (if that is even a word!). I would lessen the rice wine vinegar a bit next time. But still very enjoyable! - 2/28/13

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  • SUSUSUZZZIE

    Very Good
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    We enjoyed this and are adding to rotation. This time it was a bit too lemony but that's easy to adjust. Next time will add more heat. I've bagged and froze some chicken in the marinade for a future meal. I hope it comes out good - I'm sure it will be great! - 1/28/13

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  • LYNNRODRIGUEZ

    Good
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I think it needs scallions and definitely should be grilled. My kids said it was too "spicy" due to the ginger. - 7/27/12

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  • PATRICIAANN46

    Very Good
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    This is very good...... - 3/14/12

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  • LEANJEAN6

    Good
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    easy--a one dish meal---- - 3/14/12

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  • GINAGINAS

    O.K.
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    looks good! - 3/14/12

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  • QUEENMABE


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    I'm going to try it! - 3/14/12

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  • KATHRYNLP

    Good
    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds yummy... - 3/14/12

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  • SANDIBETTS1


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    I am all for easy to prepare, short time, and tasty meals. Thank you so much. - 2/26/12

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  • REDII2LOSE94


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    going to try this today it looks good
    - 2/20/12

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  • ZESATIONAL


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    Yum.. it sounds real nice..& easy.. :-) - 2/13/12

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  • TERRIJDY

    Very Good
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    Loved this recipe, paired the chicken with steamed broccoli, and trader Joe's rice medley...I shared it with a friend and we devoured it....can't wait to try more recipes! - 2/12/12

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  • LISAW90

    Very Good
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    One of the first sparkpeople recipes I tried and family loved it! - 2/12/12

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  • CUTELEXIBEAR


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    cant wait to try,love chicken but never had ginger chicken. sounds delicious - 2/4/12

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  • KAIALA

    Incredible!
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    I can not wait to try this. - 1/26/12

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  • 1234MOM


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    This is the way I like to cook and the flavors are perfect. - 1/26/12

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  • MYBRUTUS


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    yum! - 10/31/11

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  • JOANOFSPARK

    Very Good
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    very nice.....loved this - 10/29/11

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  • RAVEN_X13

    Incredible!
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    Marinated this overnight. So tasty! - 8/13/11

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  • PRAIRIECROCUS


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    Delicious dish !
    THANKS ! - 7/23/11

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  • BOOTSBRADY


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    Loved it!! Thanks - 6/25/11

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  • MIAMI_LILLY


    0 of 8 people found this review helpful
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    food is me and you to me do you ?? - 6/10/11

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  • THERESEML


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    This has whet my appetite! - 5/27/11

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  • MSCRIGLER


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    Nice...only 300 calories? Wow - 5/27/11

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  • MARSHA48

    Good
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    Thank you - 5/27/11

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  • LAUGHINGLADY1


    0 of 4 people found this review helpful
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    Gotta try this, sounds good AND healthy! - 5/27/11

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  • SAMSUETWO


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    When you give a recipe that has the name of the sauce in the title you need to give the sauce recipe at the same time. without the sauce this recipe would be bland! - 5/27/11

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  • COOKI3123


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    can't wait to make it !!!! love the marinade recipe - 5/27/11

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  • OONASPARK


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    going to try it this weekend
    - 5/26/11

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  • NUTMEG45

    Incredible!
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    Excellent flavor, but don't overcook! - 3/29/11

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  • JUHOEG


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    great - 3/15/11

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  • KSIDOINE


    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Yummmmmm - 3/15/11

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  • MSQ2U1


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    will be adding some poblano peppers and 1 onion to this and cooking it for guests coming this week - 3/14/11

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  • DMSGLASS


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Will make the sauce tonight so I can marinate chicken tomorrow. Sounds delicious! - 3/14/11

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  • HILLOCK2


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    sounds excellent, i will have this as one of my main meals, - 3/14/11

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  • CJOHNSTON2001


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    love chichen,this sounds so good and easy,will try soon - 3/14/11

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  • IRISHEI


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Want to try this next time I make chicken, probably next week. Sounds very good. - 3/14/11

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  • MIMIDOT


    0 of 2 people found this review helpful
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    Sounds delicioud. Kind of meal we;d like. - 3/14/11

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  • MILLIEW12


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    sounds delicious! can't wait to try it! - 2/14/11

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