Best 7 Simple Soy Sauce Chicken Recipes

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Craving a flavorful and satisfying dish that won't break the bank or take hours to prepare? Look no further than our guide to cooking simple soy sauce chicken. This classic Asian dish is not only incredibly delicious and versatile but also boasts a surprisingly short list of ingredients and requires minimal cooking time. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting in the kitchen, this easy-to-follow recipe is sure to impress your taste buds and leave you craving seconds.

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SOY SAUCE CHICKEN



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A delicious, fast, and easy recipe for any week night dinner. The chicken comes out flavorful with a sweet and tangy glaze. Serve with rice and steamed snow peas for a complete meal.

Provided by Too Hot Tamale

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup white sugar
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup water
¼ cup minced garlic
¼ cup minced fresh ginger
5 pounds bone-in chicken thighs with skin
¼ cup chopped green onions

Steps:

  • Combine sugar, soy sauce, water, garlic, and ginger in a large stock pot; stir until sugar is dissolved. Place chicken in stock pot and bring to a boil. Using tongs, turn chicken in pot every 5 minutes.
  • Boil chicken until no longer pink at the bone and juices run clear, about 35 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Sauce mixture will turn into a rich, brown glaze. Remove pot from heat and let cool 10 minutes.
  • Place chicken on a platter and sprinkle with chopped green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 564.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.6 g, Cholesterol 159.6 mg, Fat 28.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 46.6 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 1941.2 mg, Sugar 25.7 g

SIMPLE SOY SAUCE CHICKEN



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My boys always begged for this chicken. It literally falls off the bones and the sauce gives a rich flavor to the rice. Made with pantry staples, it's easy to throw together, too! Use low-sodium soy sauce if you're sensitive to salt. My family prefers chicken thighs but any pieces will work. Skin the chicken pieces if preferred. A zesty Italian dressing works best.

Provided by springermom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

6 pieces of cut-up chicken
½ cup Italian-style salad dressing
1 (4 ounce) can sliced mushrooms, drained
¼ cup water
¼ cup soy sauce
1 teaspoon dried minced onion
1 teaspoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • Combine chicken pieces, Italian salad dressing, mushrooms, water, soy sauce, dried minced onion, brown sugar, garlic powder, and black pepper in a heavy skillet or Dutch oven over low heat. Cover and simmer until chicken is very tender, about 45 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.8 g, Cholesterol 58.4 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 3.6 g, Sodium 1059.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHINESE SOY SAUCE CHICKEN



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This recipe is an adaptation from a basic soy sauce chicken recipe from the internet and consultation with my grandma. I can eat this everyday! You can use skinless, boneless chicken parts, but the taste won't be the same.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Whole Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 whole chicken, cut into parts
1/3-1/2 cup soy sauce (use low sodium if you like)
1/2 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon oyster sauce
1/4 cup rice wine or 1/4 cup dry sherry
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, crushed
1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 -2 piece star anise
2 cloves garlic
chopped birds eye chile (optional)
1 stalk scallion, chopped
sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients, except chicken, scallions, sesame seeds in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add chicken, then let simmer 30-40 minutes, turning chicken pieces occasionally.
  • Remove chicken pieces from sauce and set aside in a serving platter.
  • Skim fat from the sauce, thicken it with cornstarch mixture (1 tsp cornstarch dissolved in 1 TB water) and pour the sauce over chicken.
  • Sprinkle scallions and sesame seeds and serve with rice.

SOY SAUCE CHICKEN



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Soy sauce chicken is quick, easy, and full of flavor. It's a 3-ingredient recipe that we reach for whenever we don't feel like cooking. The chicken thighs stay juicy and tender and the flavor goes well with most side dishes. You'll love it!

Provided by Kristen Stevens

Categories     Dinner

Time 17m

Number Of Ingredients 3

8 boneless chicken thighs
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce (gluten-free, if needed)
1 tablespoon cooking oil

Steps:

  • Place the chicken thighs into a bowl and pour the soy sauce over the top. Mix well and then put the bowl into your fridge. Let the thighs marinate for 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours).
  • Heat the oil in a large, nonstick frying pan over medium heat. Pour the chicken thighs and all of the marinade into the pan and spread out the thighs so that they are in a single layer. Let them cook for 6 minutes then stir them around and scrape the bottom of the pan before turning them over and cooking for another 6 minutes, or until they are cooked through.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 chicken thighs, Calories 308 kcal, Sugar 1 g, Sodium 732 mg, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 1 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 44 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, UnsaturatedFat 9 g

SOY SAUCE CICKEN



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Soy sauce chicken (See Yao Gai/Si Yau Kai / 豉油鸡) is a famous Cantonese cuisine that is easy to prepare. The flavor is exceptional, achieving by using top quality premium soy sauce and poach at a sub boiling temperature.

Provided by KP Kwan

Categories     Main Course

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1.5 kg whole chicken
250ml (1 cup) light soy sauce
60ml (4 tbsp) dark soy sauce
60ml (1/4 cup) Shaoxing wine
2 tablespoons sesame oil
90g (3 oz) sugar
2 bay leaves
3 star anise
2 cinnamon sticks (about 5-10 cm)
5 cloves
Water sufficient to cover the chicken
10 slices ginger
8 cloves garlic, smashed
2 stalks scallions, cut into 5cm sections

Steps:

  • Clean the chicken whole leg and drain.
  • Measure all the ingredients in the Braising liquid section and put it into a pot.
  • Saute the ingredients in the Aromatic section until it turns fragrant. Add to the braising liquid.
  • Bring the braising liquid to a boil. Put the chicken into the pot and add sufficient water until it covers the chicken.
  • Adjust the heat until the liquid is barely boiling. Let the chicken poach in the liquid for twenty minutes.
  • After twenty minutes, switch off the stove and cover the pot with a lid. Let the braising liquid cool down slowly while keeping the chicken poaching in it.
  • After fifteen minutes of poaching, remove the chicken.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1562 calories, Carbohydrate 40 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 468 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 83 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 148 grams protein, SaturatedFat 22 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 953 milligrams sodium, Sugar 5 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 52 grams unsaturated fat

SOY SAUCE CHICKEN



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Make a homemade version of soy sauce chicken (see yao gai), a classic Chinese dish. This recipe has a less labour-intensive method that you can do at home

Provided by Thy Lundkvist

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1kg skin-on and bone-in chicken thighs (6-7 thighs)
1 tbsp rapeseed oil
4 spring onions, 3 cut in half, 1 finely sliced on an angle, to serve
thumb-sized piece of ginger, grated
3 star anise
2 bay leaves
240ml light soy sauce
2 tbsp dark soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
2 tbsp Shaoxing rice wine, or Chinese rose wine (or use sherry)
3 tbsp dark brown sugar
1 tbsp cornflour mixed with 1 tbsp water
cooked jasmine rice and steamed greens (we used broccoli and pak choi), to serve

Steps:

  • Season the chicken with salt and set aside. Heat the oil in a wok or large frying pan over a medium heat, add the halved spring onions, ginger, star anise and bay leaves. Stir-fry for 5 mins until fragrant and the spring onions turn slightly golden.
  • Pour in the light soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing rice wine, 2 tbsp of the sugar and 480ml water. Turn the heat up to high and bring the liquid to the boil.
  • Slide in the chicken thighs, skin-side down, arranging them in a single layer. Add water if needed to just about cover the chicken.
  • Turn the heat down low, cover the wok or pan and simmer for 35 mins. Turn the thighs over and cook covered for another 10 mins.
  • Remove the chicken to a plate. When the thighs are cool enough to handle, remove the bones and slice into pieces about 1cm thick. Arrange on a serving dish.
  • While the chicken is cooling, strain 150ml of the braising liquid into a small pan and discard the solids. Put the pan over a medium heat and just before it starts to boil, add the cornflour mixture and remaining brown sugar. Once the sauce reaches your desired thickness, remove from the heat. (It should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.) Pour it over the sliced chicken or serve in a bowl on the side for dipping. Garnish with the sliced spring onion. Serve with jasmine rice and steamed greens, or vegetables of your choice.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 calories, Fat 26 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 13 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 10 grams sugar, Fiber 0.1 grams fiber, Protein 34 grams protein, Sodium 2.8 milligram of sodium

EASY SOY SAUCE MARINATED CHICKEN



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This is a very simple marinade with two hours of fridge time before cooking. Excellent in pocket bread or over rice.

Provided by Judith Fraser

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb boneless chicken breast
3 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1/8 teaspoon sugar
2 green peppers, sliced
1/2 lb mushroom, sliced
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon sherry wine or 1 tablespoon wine
4 tablespoons oil

Steps:

  • Cut chicken breast into 1 inch pieces combine soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch, garlic and sugar.
  • Put chicken pieces into the mixture and refrigerate for an hour or two.
  • When ready cook peppers and mushrooms in 1 tablespoon oil.
  • Remove from skillet and cook chicken pieces in 3 tablespoon oil.
  • When the chicken is cooked, add water to it and stir to thicken.
  • Return vegetables to the chicken in skillet and serve in Pita pockets or with rice.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: A whole chicken is best for this recipe, as it will give you the most flavor. You can also use chicken thighs or breasts, but they will not be as flavorful.
  • Use a good quality soy sauce: The soy sauce is the key ingredient in this recipe, so make sure you use a good quality one. Look for a soy sauce that is dark and thick, and that has a strong flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes: This will help the chicken to absorb the flavors of the soy sauce and other ingredients.
  • Cook the chicken over low heat: This will help to prevent the chicken from drying out.
  • Baste the chicken frequently: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with rice or noodles: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This soy sauce chicken is a simple and delicious dish that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. Whether you like your chicken mild or spicy, this recipe is sure to please. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soy sauce chicken a try.

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