Wow … the BEST soy glazed chicken in 20 minutes
Wow … the BEST soy glazed chicken in 20 minutes is a easy Chinese recipe that serves 2. 350 calories per serving. Recipe by TIFFYCOOKS on YouTube.
Prep: 7 min | Cook: 11 min | Total: 23 min
Cost: $6.20 total, $3.10 per serving
Ingredients
- 500 g Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast (cut into bite‑size pieces)
- 1 tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 Tbsp Corn Starch (for a thin coating)
- 2 Tbsp Soy Sauce (low‑sodium preferred)
- 1 Tbsp Oyster Sauce
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- ½ tsp Five‑Spice Powder
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 2 Tbsp Vegetable Oil (high smoke‑point oil for frying)
Instructions
Season the Chicken
Place the chicken pieces in a mixing bowl, sprinkle with salt and black pepper, and toss to coat evenly.
Time: PT2M
Coat with Corn Starch
Add the corn starch to the seasoned chicken and toss until each piece has a thin, even layer. Shake off excess starch before cooking.
Time: PT2M
Prepare the Glaze
In a small bowl combine soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, five‑spice powder, and minced garlic. Stir until honey dissolves.
Time: PT2M
Fry the Chicken
Heat vegetable oil in the skillet over medium‑high heat (about 350°F). Add the chicken in a single layer and fry for 4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Time: PT8M
Temperature: 350°F
Set Chicken Aside
Transfer the fried chicken to a clean plate and keep warm.
Time: PT0.5M
Simmer the Glaze
Pour the prepared sauce into the same skillet, scraping up any browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer for about 30 seconds until slightly thickened.
Time: PT0.5M
Glaze the Chicken
Return the chicken to the skillet, toss to coat, and cook on high heat for 1‑2 minutes until the glaze clings and becomes glossy.
Time: PT2M
Temperature: High
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 350
- Protein
- 28 g
- Carbohydrates
- 12 g
- Fat
- 18 g
- Fiber
- 1 g
Dietary info: Gluten (soy sauce), Contains meat
Allergens: Soy, Shellfish (oyster sauce), Honey
Last updated: April 14, 2026








