Soy Glazed Chicken
You'll love this easy Soy Glazed Chicken! Juicy chicken breasts in a sticky soy glaze that pairs beautifully with rice and vegetables for a satisfying meal the whole family will love.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 276kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
- Bowl
Ingredients
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup soy sauce low sodium if preferred
- 2 tablespoon honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoon rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced or grated
- 1 tablespoon sriracha optional, for heat
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch optional for thickening
- ¼ cup water if using cornstarch
To serve (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- Rice
- Broccoli or pak choi
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and sriracha (if using).
- Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish, and pour half of the soy glaze marinade over them. Reserve the other half for later.
- Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge (or up to 4 hours for more flavor).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard the used marinade) and sear the chicken breasts for 5-6 minutes on each side, or until they are golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C with a meat thermometer).
- Once cooked, remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set them aside.
- In the same skillet, add the reserved marinade. Bring it to a simmer and let it cook for 2-3 minutes.
- If you want a thicker glaze, dissolve the cornstarch in ¼ cup of water and stir it into the simmering glaze, cooking until it thickens.
- Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and coat them in the soy glaze, turning them to ensure they are evenly covered. Let the chicken cook in the glaze for another 1-2 minutes.
- Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and drizzle with any extra glaze from the pan.
- Garnish with sesame seeds.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables, or your preferred side.
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Nutrition
Calories: 276kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 1029mg | Potassium: 470mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 39IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.