Soy Glazed Chicken
Sweet and savory Soy Glazed Chicken with crispy chicken thighs coated in a rich honey soy sauce glaze. A quick and easy dinner recipe perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Ingredients
Chicken
5 boneless chicken thighs
½ cup cornstarch
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 tablespoons oil, for frying
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
Sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
1 teaspoon five spice powder
2 cloves garlic, grated
Garnish
Sesame seeds
1 scallion, chopped
Instructions
Pat the chicken thighs dry using paper towels.
In a shallow bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and black pepper.
Coat the chicken evenly in the cornstarch mixture.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the chicken for 5–7 minutes per side until golden brown, crispy, and cooked through.
Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
In the same pan, melt the butter while scraping up the flavorful browned bits from the bottom.
In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, dark soy sauce, five spice powder, and grated garlic.
Pour the sauce into the skillet and simmer over medium heat for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened.
Return the cooked chicken to the pan and coat thoroughly with the soy glaze.
Slice the chicken if desired and garnish with sesame seeds and chopped scallions.
Serve hot with rice and steamed vegetables.
Notes
Boneless chicken thighs cook faster and stay juicy, but chicken breast or wings can also be used.
Pound chicken breasts evenly for quicker and more even cooking.
Add chili flakes or sriracha for a spicy kick.
Extra sauce pairs perfectly with rice, noodles, or stir-fried vegetables.
If dark soy sauce is unavailable, substitute with regular soy sauce.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/soy-glazed-chicken/
