Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze Recipe

Quick, easy, and bursting with flavor! This 20-minute recipe delivers juicy sauteed chicken breasts in a delicious, slightly sweet and savory soy glaze. Inspired by Mark Bittman, this simplified version skips the marinade for ultimate convenience, but feel free to marinate for extra depth of flavor. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this recipe is adaptable to your taste – thicken the glaze with cornstarch if you prefer a richer consistency.

Prep Time 5 mins

Cook Time 20 mins

Calories 245.2 kcal

Protein 80g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze

1/4 cup soy sauce
Water
Mirin
Fresh Ginger
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast
Olive Oil

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How to Make Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze

Pat 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts dry with paper towels and cut into 1-inch pieces.
Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through (about 5-7 minutes). Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Reduce heat to medium-low. In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, and 1 teaspoon grated ginger.
Pour sauce into the skillet and bring to a simmer, cooking for 1-2 minutes, or until slightly thickened. (Optional: For a thicker sauce, whisk 1 teaspoon cornstarch with 1 tablespoon water and add to the simmering sauce.)
Return chicken to the skillet. Increase heat to medium-high and cook, stirring frequently, until the sauce has reduced and coats the chicken (about 2-3 minutes).
Serve immediately over rice or quinoa.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

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120 g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze?

Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze takes about 25 minutes from start to finish — roughly 5 minutes to prepare and 20 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze?

Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze has approximately 245.2 calories per serving, with about 80 g protein, 1 g carbohydrates and 9 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze?

The key ingredients for Sauteed Chicken Breasts With Soy Glaze are Soy Sauce, Water, Mirin, Fresh Ginger, Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast, Olive Oil. See the full list with measurements above.