Sweet Soy Glazed Chicken

Sweet Soy Glazed Chicken is a delightful dish featuring tender chicken thighs caramelized in a rich, savory-sweet sauce. This high-protein meal is perfect for a quick weeknight dinner with an authentic Chinese flavor profile.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 400 grams
• Soy sauce - 60 ml
• Honey - 30 grams
• Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
• Ginger - 10 grams, grated
• Rice vinegar - 15 ml
• Sesame oil - 10 ml
• Green onions - 2, chopped
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Let them marinate for at least 15 minutes.
3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade (reserve the marinade) and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for about 5 minutes on each side, until browned and cooked through.
5. Pour the reserved marinade into the skillet and bring to a simmer. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken.
6. Once the chicken is fully cooked and coated in the glaze, remove from heat. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 400
• Protein: 32 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 0 g
• Sugar: 12 g
• Sodium: 800 mg
• Cholesterol: 120 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
• Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
• Contains antioxidants from garlic and ginger, which may help boost the immune system.

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