Recipe Name: Easy Soy Sauce Marinated Chicken
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Description: This delightful recipe offers a quick and easy marinade that infuses tender chicken pieces with savory soy sauce goodness, complemented by aromatic garlic and a hint of sweetness from a touch of sugar. Marinated for a couple of hours in the fridge, the chicken is then pan-seared to perfection alongside crisp green peppers and earthy mushrooms, creating a satisfying meal that pairs beautifully with fluffy rice or stuffed into warm pita pockets.
Recipe Category: One Dish Meal
Keywords: Lunch/Snacks, Chicken Breast, Chicken, Poultry, Meat, Very Low Carbs, Less Than 60 Minutes, Stove Top, Easy
Aggregated Rating: 5/5 Stars
Review Count: 1 Review
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 369.2
- Fat Content: 24.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 4.8g
- Cholesterol Content: 72.6mg
- Sodium Content: 832.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 7.3g
- Fiber Content: 1.7g
- Sugar Content: 3.1g
- Protein Content: 27.4g
Recipe Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients:
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Boneless Chicken Breast | 1 |
| Soy Sauce | 3 tbsp |
| Cornstarch | 2 tbsp |
| Garlic Powder | 1/8 tsp |
| Sugar | 1/8 tsp |
| Green Peppers | 2 |
| Mushroom | 1/2 cup |
| Water | 1/2 cup |
| Sherry Wine | 1 tbsp |
| Cooking Oil | 4 tbsp |
Instructions:
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Prepare Marinade:
- Cut the boneless chicken breast into 1-inch pieces.
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, sherry wine, cornstarch, garlic powder, and sugar.
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Marinate Chicken:
- Place the chicken pieces into the marinade mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for 1 to 2 hours, allowing the flavors to meld together.
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Cook Vegetables:
- Heat 1 tablespoon of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add sliced green peppers and sliced mushrooms to the skillet.
- Sauté the vegetables until they are tender and slightly caramelized.
- Once cooked, remove the vegetables from the skillet and set aside.
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Cook Chicken:
- In the same skillet, add 3 tablespoons of cooking oil.
- Transfer the marinated chicken pieces into the skillet, discarding any excess marinade.
- Cook the chicken pieces until they are golden brown and cooked through.
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Thicken Sauce:
- Once the chicken is cooked, add water to the skillet.
- Stir the mixture well to combine, allowing the sauce to thicken slightly.
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Combine and Serve:
- Return the sautéed vegetables to the skillet with the cooked chicken.
- Stir everything together, ensuring the chicken and vegetables are evenly coated in the sauce.
- Serve the soy sauce-marinated chicken hot, either stuffed into warm pita pockets or alongside fluffy rice.
This easy-to-follow recipe yields tender and flavorful soy sauce-marinated chicken that is perfect for a quick lunch or satisfying snack. With its simple preparation and delicious results, it’s sure to become a favorite in your meal rotation. Enjoy the savory goodness of this dish, whether served over rice or tucked into a pita pocket for a delightful meal on the go! 🍗🥦🍚
