Soy-Glazed Chicken
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
467 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Asian
Soy-Glazed Chicken
Description
Soy-Glazed Chicken uses deboned chicken thighs coated in a marinade combining soy sauce, five-spice powder, rice wine, sesame oil, and sugar. The sugar dissolves to create a balance of savory, sweet, and aromatic spice. The chicken is cooked slowly in a skillet with minced garlic sautéed to a light brown, which infuses the pan with fragrance.
Cooking at a low to medium heat allows the glaze to reduce and thicken, coating the chicken in a sticky, flavorful sauce. Finishing garnishes of white sesame seeds and chopped scallion add texture and freshness.
The dish pairs well with steamed rice as a main course. Variations in chicken cuts are possible, with adjustments in cooking time. Using low sodium soy sauce helps control saltiness, which can be balanced with extra sugar or water if needed.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (750g) chicken thighs
- 2 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or Japanese cooking sake
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 1/2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- white sesame
- scallion chopped
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs following the instructions here. Mix the soy sauce, five-spice powder, wine, sesame oil, and sugar together, whisking until the sugar is completely dissolved. Add the sauce mixture to the chicken and stir to coat thoroughly.
- Heat a skillet over low to medium heat and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add the garlic and sauté until it turns light brown. Add the chicken along with the sauce to the skillet, and cook slowly for about 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked and the sauce has reduced.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet, garnish with white sesame seeds and scallions, and serve hot with steamed rice.
Notes
- Boneless skinless chicken thighs, breasts, or drumsticks can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Low sodium soy sauce is recommended to manage saltiness.
- If sauce tastes too salty, dilute with a small amount of water or increase sugar to balance flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 467 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 4people | |
| Calories | 467kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 29g | 58% |
| Fat | 35g | 54% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 167mg | 56% |
| Sodium | 760mg | 32% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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