Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Recipe – Chinese Special
Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken is a quick and flavorful main course where tender chicken is coated in a glossy soy-based glaze infused with garlic and subtle sweetness. This dish delivers a perfect balance of savory, sweet, and rich umami flavors, making it ideal for weeknight dinners or simple entertaining.
Easy to prepare and deeply satisfying, this chicken pairs beautifully with rice or noodles.
- Prep Time10 min
- Cook Time30 min
- Perform Time15 min
- Total Time55 min
Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Ingredients :
- 600 g chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or lemon juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tsp cornstarch (optional, for thick glaze)
- Spring onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Soy Sauce Glazed Chicken Instructions:
Mix soy sauce, honey, vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger.
Marinate chicken for 20–30 minutes.
Heat a pan over medium heat with a little oil.
Add chicken and cook until browned on both sides.
Pour in remaining marinade.
Simmer gently until chicken is cooked through.
Allow sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken.
Turn chicken to coat evenly.
Remove from heat and garnish with herbs.
Serve hot.
Recipe Notes :
Use thighs for juicier meat
Do not rush cooking to avoid burning glaze
Adjust sweetness to taste
Reduce sauce well for a glossy finish
