Chicken in Brown Sauce

Tender, juicy chicken meets a rich, savory brown sauce in this irresistible Chicken in Brown Sauce recipe. Perfectly marinated boneless chicken thighs are stir-fried to golden perfection alongside aromatic ginger, garlic, and sweet onion slices. A combination of soy sauce, oyster sauce, and dark soy sauce creates a velvety, umami-packed sauce that clings to each bite, elevated with a touch of brown sugar for a hint of sweetness. Finished with fresh spring onions and a glossy simmer, this dish is bursting with flavor and comes together in just 50 minutes. Ideal for a comforting weeknight dinner, serve it over steamed rice or noodles to soak up every last drop of the luscious sauce.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 600 grams boneless chicken thighs
• 4 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
• 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 120 milliliters water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon ginger, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium onion, sliced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, sliced
• 240 milliliters chicken stock
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 pieces spring onions, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Clean and cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

In a bowl, combine the chicken pieces with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce, 1 tablespoon of oyster sauce, and 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Mix well to coat the chicken and let it marinate for about 15 minutes.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, mix the remaining soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, water, and the remaining cornstarch. Stir until the cornstarch is completely dissolved and set aside.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the ginger and garlic, sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the sliced onion and green bell pepper to the pan, stir-fry for another 2-3 minutes until the onion begins to soften.

Step 6

Push the vegetables to one side of the pan and add the marinated chicken pieces. Stir-fry the chicken until it is browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 7

Pour in the chicken stock and bring the mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to a simmer.

Step 8

Add the prepared sauce mixture, brown sugar, salt, and black pepper to the pan. Stir well to combine all ingredients.

Step 9

Cover the pan and let it simmer for 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped spring onions just before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of noodles.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1451.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1561.2

Total Fat 89.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 16.9g
Cholesterol 534.4mg	0%
Sodium 7126.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 59.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 6.7g	0%
Total Sugars 19.9g
Protein 140.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 240.2mg	0%
Iron 10.1mg	0%
Potassium 2094.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 35.0%

Carbs: 14.8%