Best 6 Dark Saucy Chicken Recipes

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Craving a delectable dark saucy chicken dish that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further! This article serves as your ultimate guide to discovering the tastiest recipes for dark saucy chicken. Whether you prefer a sweet, savory, or spicy sauce, there's a recipe here to satisfy your palate. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you savoring the flavors of succulent chicken coated in rich, flavorful sauces. Let's dive into the world of dark saucy chicken recipes and uncover the hidden gems that will turn your kitchen into a haven of culinary delights.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SAUCY GARLIC CHICKEN



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Roasted garlic lends a rich flavor to this appetizing chicken entree, and it complements the spinach nicely. Ideal for entertaining, the recipe can be assembled in advance and popped in the oven when guests arrive. -Joanna Johnson, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 whole garlic bulbs
2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
1 package (9 ounces) fresh baby spinach
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
6 tablespoons butter, cubed
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cups 2% milk
2-1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, divided
1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
Hot cooked pasta
Chopped tomato and minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • Remove papery outer skin from garlic (do not peel or separate cloves). Cut tops off of garlic bulbs; brush bulbs with 1 tablespoon oil. Wrap each bulb in heavy-duty foil. Bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until softened. Cool for 10-15 minutes., Meanwhile, place spinach in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon each of salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in remaining oil on both sides; place over spinach., In a large saucepan, melt butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in 2 cups cheese, nutmeg and remaining salt and pepper. , Transfer to a blender; squeeze softened garlic into blender. Cover and process until smooth. Pour mixture over chicken., Cover and bake at 425° for 30-35 minutes or until a thermometer reads 170° and sauce is bubbly. Uncover; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer. Serve with pasta. Sprinkle with tomato and parsley if desired. , Freeze option: Substitute 5 ounces frozen chopped spinach that has been thawed and squeezed dry for fresh spinach. Cool unbaked casserole and sprinkle with remaining cheese; cover and freeze. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Preheat oven to 425°. Bake casserole as directed, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in chicken to read 170°.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 601 calories, Fat 32g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 163mg cholesterol, Sodium 1066mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 55g protein.

DARK SAUCY CHICKEN



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For people who like chicken and are looking for something a little different, this recipe is for you. Brown sugar, soy sauce, and cocoa provide the base for this rather colorful dish. Goes well on a bed of fried rice. Refried beans make a good side dish. Substitute your favorite vegetables for tomatoes and Cheddar cheese for the Swiss (or Gouda if you can afford it).

Provided by KEOKELIGHTSBANE13

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

⅔ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup light soy sauce
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
1 tablespoon dried sage
¼ cup finely ground almonds
¼ cup chopped green bell pepper
¼ cup chopped red bell pepper
¼ cup cubed tomatoes
⅔ cup diced Swiss cheese
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves - cubed

Steps:

  • In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and soy sauce. Stir in the cocoa, cilantro, sage, and almonds. Set aside.
  • In a separate bowl, toss together the green bell pepper, red bell pepper, tomatoes, and Swiss cheese.
  • Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Place chicken in the skillet, and cook 15 minutes, until juices run clear. Reduce heat to low, and stir in the brown sugar and soy sauce mixture until heated through. Top with the peppers, tomatoes, and cheese to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.4 calories, Carbohydrate 37.6 g, Cholesterol 109.4 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 44.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 3757.8 mg, Sugar 26.5 g

SAUCY CHICKEN LEGS



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I love the dark meat of chicken, so this recipe is right up my alley. However, my DS, who hates the dark meat also loves it. Could it be in the way it is prepared?

Provided by Kayne

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 chicken legs, with thighs
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1 (10 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon dried dill
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sour cream

Steps:

  • Oven at 350 degrees.
  • Over medium heat, heat oil in large skillet, then brown the chicken on all side. Will take about 15 minutes.
  • Put chicken in one layer in casserole dish.
  • Saute onion in drippings for about 5 minutes, then add the soup, paprika, salt, lemon juice, and dill, and mix them together thoroughly.
  • Reduce heat to low, then stir the broth and sour cream into the skillet mixing well.
  • DO NOT BOIL, but heat the sauce to about serving temperature.
  • Gently pour the sauce over the chicken, actually spooning is best if you are not too lazy, like I am.
  • Cover and bake until chicken is tender, about 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514, Fat 37.4, SaturatedFat 11.5, Cholesterol 156.9, Sodium 998.6, Carbohydrate 9.5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 1.6, Protein 33.8

SWEET AND SAUCY CHICKEN



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I can't remember were this recipe came from, but I've been making it for several years. Everyone who tries it enjoys it. When the chicken is done cooking, it's so tender it falls off the bone.-Mrs. Patricia Weir, Chilliwack, British Columbia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 6h30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 broiler/fryer chicken (4 pounds), cut up and skin removed
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup water
1/3 cup white vinegar
1/3 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Hot cooked rice or egg noodles, optional

Steps:

  • Place chicken in a 3-qt. slow cooker. In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and flour. Stir in the water, vinegar and soy sauce. Add the ketchup, onion, mustard, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. , Pour over chicken. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until chicken juices run clear. Serve with rice or noodles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 98mg cholesterol, Sodium 802mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

BLACK-SKINNED CHICKEN SLOW-COOKED IN DARK SOY SAUCE



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Provided by Elaine Louie

Categories     dinner, one pot, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 large Spanish onion, diced
5 cloves garlic, smashed
1/4 cup Chinese bean paste
2 2- to 2 1/2-pound chickens, head and feet discarded, cleaned and rinsed
1 inch-thick piece of unpeeled ginger, cut into 4 pieces
1 inch-thick piece unpeeled fresh or frozen galangal, smashed
2 Thai bird chilies
1/2 cup wolfberries or 1/4 cup finely diced dried apricots
1/4 cup diced jujubes (also known as hong zao or red dates) or 1/8 cup of dried brown dates, diced
3 cups dark soy sauce
1 cup cola
1 star anise pod
2 cardamom pods
2 cinnamon sticks
1 clove

Steps:

  • Place a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat, and add oil. When oil is hot, add onion, garlic and bean paste, and sauté until onion is tender.
  • Add chickens, ginger, galangal, chilies, wolfberries, jujubes, soy sauce and cola. Stir, and add star anise, cardamom, cinnamon, clove and just enough water to cover chickens. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Remove chickens, cut into serving pieces, and serve with broth ladled over chicken and steamed rice.
  • If you want a thicker sauce, remove chickens. Cook broth over high heat until it becomes syrupy and glossy, about 20 minutes. If too salty, add a little water. Cut chicken into serving portions, add to sauce, heat through and serve.

SAUCY BAKED CHICKEN



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This irresistible chicken gets its wonderful flavor from bubbling in honey and soy sauce while baking. It's our biggest hit with the families we serve it to. -Caroline Champoux, Londonderry, New Hampshire

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (6 ounces each)
1 cup honey
1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. Place chicken in a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. In a small bowl, mix the remaining ingredients; pour over chicken., Bake, uncovered, 30-35 minutes or until thermometer inserted in chicken reads 165°, basting occasionally. Remove chicken from dish and keep warm., Transfer sauce to a small saucepan. Bring to a boil; cook and stir 12-15 minutes or until sauce is reduced to 1-1/4 cups., Freeze option: Cover and freeze cooled chicken and sauce in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Reheat in a foil-lined 13x9-in. baking dish in a preheated 325° oven until heated through, covering if necessary to prevent excess browning.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 94mg cholesterol, Sodium 1013mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (47g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 36g protein.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken pieces: Bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks work best for this recipe as they stay moist and juicy during cooking.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: Feel free to add other vegetables to the pot, such as bell peppers, carrots, or celery.
  • Adjust the spice level: If you don't like spicy food, you can reduce the amount of chili powder or cayenne pepper. You can also add a pinch of sugar to balance the heat.
  • Serve with your favorite sides: This chicken dish goes well with rice, mashed potatoes, or pasta.

Conclusion:

This dark saucy chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful sauce made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. The result is a tender and juicy chicken that is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy chicken recipe, give this one a try.

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