Description
Soy glazed chicken is one of the best chicken recipes you’ll ever make. It’s simple, quick, and so incredibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 chicken thighs, boneless
- 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- 1 scallion, chopped, for garnish
- 2 tbsp oil, for frying
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
Sauce:
- 3 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 1 tsp five spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
Instructions
- Pat the chicken pieces dry with a paper towel.
- Combine the cornstarch, salt, and pepper, and mix well until combined. Coat the chicken pieces evenly with this cornstarch mixture.
- Add the 2 tbsp of oil to your pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, fry the coated chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until the skin is crispy and golden brown. Once the chicken is cooked all the way through, set aside.
- In the same pan, add the unsalted butter until melted, being sure to scrape off any fond stuck to the bottom of your pan.
- Mix together all the ingredients for the sauce until smooth. Pour the sauce into the pan, and let simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened slightly.
- Add back the cooked chicken, coating completely with the soy glaze.
- Cut the glazed chicken into slices, and top with sesame seeds and scallions. Serve with rice and steamed vegetables. Enjoy!
Notes
- For extra crispy chicken, ensure the oil is hot before frying.
- Adjust the sauce sweetness by adding more or less honey based on your preference.
- Serve with jasmine rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 110mg