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Soy Glazed Chicken

Mouthwatering Soy Glazed Chicken for Quick Weeknight Wins

This Soy Glazed Chicken is a quick, flavorful dinner option that combines tender chicken with a savory glaze.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken Ingredients
  • 1 lb Boneless chicken thighs Substitute with chicken breasts or wings as needed.
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch Flour can be used for a different texture.
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt Regular salt is a substitute.
  • 1 tsp Black pepper Regular pepper is a substitute.
  • 2 tbsp Oil Vegetable or canola oil can be used for frying.
Sauce Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp Unsalted butter Use salted butter if adjusting salt.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup or agave are substitutes.
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Tamari or coconut aminos for gluten-free.
  • 2 tbsp Dark soy sauce Can be omitted or replaced.
  • 1 tsp Five-spice powder Omit if unavailable.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Grated garlic is preferred.
Garnish Ingredients
  • 1 tbsp Sesame seeds Optional.
  • 2 stalks Scallion Chives or spring onions can substitute.

Equipment

  • large pan

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season with kosher salt and black pepper, then coat each thigh evenly with cornstarch.
  2. Heat a large pan over medium-high heat, adding enough oil to cover the bottom. Fry chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  3. In the same pan, reduce heat to medium, melt unsalted butter while scraping up browned bits, and stir in honey, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, five-spice powder, and grated garlic.
  4. Allow sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly, then return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat with the sauce.
  5. Remove from heat, slice the chicken, and serve topped with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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