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Soy Glazed Chicken

Soy Glazed Chicken That Will Transform Your Weeknight Dinners

This Soy Glazed Chicken recipe combines savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and garlic for an addictive meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Chicken Thighs Substitute with chicken breasts or wings as needed
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Flour can be a good substitute
For the Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Opt for low-sodium if watching salt
  • 2 tablespoons Dark Soy Sauce Increase regular soy sauce for flavor if needed
  • 3 tablespoons Honey Maple syrup can be used as a twist
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted Butter Use salted butter if unsalted is unavailable
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder Mix of cinnamon, fennel, and star anise as a substitute
  • 2 cloves Garlic Freshly grated for maximum flavor
Seasoning & Cooking
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 2 tablespoons Oil (for frying) Any neutral oil works well

Equipment

  • Large pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Start by patting the boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels. Coat the chicken with cornstarch, kosher salt, and black pepper.
  2. Heat about 2 tablespoons of neutral oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the coated chicken thighs and fry for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium and add 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter. Add soy sauce, dark soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, and grated garlic. Simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
  4. Return the fried chicken to the pan with the sauce and coat thoroughly. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.
  5. Transfer the chicken onto a serving platter, slice, and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve over steamed rice with sautéed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure each piece of chicken is well-coated in cornstarch for the best crispness. Customize the glaze with chili flakes or ginger for more flavor.

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