GARLIC SOY GLAZED CHICKEN- easy, delicious, high protein meal ready in 20 minutes!

Ingredients

• 1.5 lb Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs (trimmed and patted dry)
• 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
• 2 tbsp Honey (raw or pure honey)
• 4 cloves Garlic (minced)
• 1 tsp Sesame Oil (for flavor, optional)
• 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for searing)
• 2 stalks Green Onion (thinly sliced, for garnish)
• 1 tbsp Sesame Seeds (toasted)
• 2 cups Cooked Rice (serve alongside chicken)

Instructions

1. Prepare Ingredients

   Pat the chicken thighs dry, mince the garlic, and slice the green onions thinly. Measure out soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, and vegetable oil.

   Time: PT5M

2. Make the Glaze

   In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.

   Time: PT2M

3. Sear the Chicken

   Heat the vegetable oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat. Add the chicken thighs and sear 3‑4 minutes per side, until golden brown and crisp.

   Time: PT6M

   Temperature: medium‑high (≈375°F)

4. Simmer in Glaze

   Reduce heat to medium, pour the prepared glaze over the chicken, and simmer uncovered, turning the pieces once, until the sauce thickens and coats the meat, about 8 minutes.

   Time: PT8M

   Temperature: medium (≈300°F)

5. Garnish

   Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced green onions over the chicken. Remove from heat.

   Time: PT1M

6. Serve

   Plate the glazed chicken over steamed rice and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

380

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

45g

Fat

10g

Fiber

2g