Glazed Soy Sauce Brown Sugar Chicken
Glazed Soy Sauce Brown Sugar Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully balances sweet and savory flavors. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal, perfect for cozy nights in or entertaining guests. With tender chicken coated in a rich glaze, every bite offers a delightful culinary experience that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- 4 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for sautéing)
- 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Begin by trimming excess fat from the chicken breasts and patting them dry.
- In a bowl, mix the soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, minced garlic, and black pepper until well combined.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and sear until browned on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and reduce heat to low. Simmer until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and is well coated in glaze.
- Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: You can easily switch up proteins by using tofu or shrimp instead of chicken. For added nutrition and color, toss in vegetables like bell peppers or snap peas during cooking.