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Soy Glazed Chicken

Soy Glazed Chicken That’ll Transform Your Weeknight Dinners

Soy Glazed Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish that combines savory soy sauce with honey for a sticky glaze, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless chicken thighs Juicier and faster-cooking option
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Creates a crispy exterior
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper Essential for seasoning
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Soy sauce Adds rich umami
  • 2 tablespoons Dark soy sauce Extra sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Honey Balances the saltiness
  • 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter Adds richness
  • 1 teaspoon Five-spice powder Substitute with allspice if needed
  • 2 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor
For the Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame seeds For texture
  • 2 scallions Scallion Chopped for freshness
  • 2 tablespoons Oil For frying

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat the boneless chicken thighs dry with paper towels and season both sides with kosher salt and black pepper.
  2. In a bowl, combine cornstarch with salt and pepper, and coat the chicken evenly.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Fry the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden-brown and cooked through.
  4. Remove the chicken and in the same skillet, melt butter. Add soy sauces, honey, five-spice powder, and garlic; stir to combine.
  5. Allow the sauce to simmer for about 5 minutes until it thickens slightly.
  6. Return the chicken to the pan, coating each piece with the sauce. Cook for another minute if desired.
  7. Slice the chicken into bite-sized pieces, drizzle with remaining sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Pat dry the chicken for crispy skin and monitor the heat while frying for best results.

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