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Soy sauce chicken sliced and served over steamed white rice with glossy sauce and leafy greens in a patterned bowl.
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Soy Sauce Chicken

This Soy Sauce Chicken is a high protein classic that's incredibly easy to make while still being incredibly delicious. The gently simmered chicken thighs are tender and juicy while soaking up the fragrant braising liquid that's perfect over a bed of fresh rice.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course, Meal Prep, Quick Meal
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese, Fusion, Japanese
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Servings: 3 servings

Equipment

  • Deep pan or pot

Ingredients

Chicken

Optional Garnish

  • Steamed greens
  • Rice for serving

Instructions

  • In a pan, add shaoxing wine, water, dark soy sauce, light soy sauce, sugar, ginger, and five spice powder. Bring everything to a gentle simmer.
  • Once simmering, add your chicken thighs. Lower the heat and let the chicken simmer gently for about 20 minutes, or until tender and cooked through, turning once halfway if needed.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and let it rest briefly before slicing into thin strips.
  • Serve the soy sauce chicken over a fresh bowl of rice and optionally pair with steamed greens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 39g