High Protein Asian Glazed Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this High Protein Asian Glazed Chicken, a delicious and nutritious dish that's packed with bold flavors and perfect for healthy meal prep. Marinated in a savory-sweet blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and fresh ginger, the chicken breasts are seared to juicy perfection and coated in a rich, sticky glaze with a hint of spice from sriracha. Finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and green onions, this high-protein recipe not only satisfies your taste buds but also supports your fitness goals. Ready in just 40 minutes, this dish pairs wonderfully with steamed rice or a crisp vegetable stir-fry for a complete and flavorful Asian-inspired meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 66/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken breasts
• 0.25 cup soy sauce
• 0.25 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 tablespoon sriracha
• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 tablespoon sesame oil
• 2 stalks green onions
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Begin by marinating the chicken. Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then set aside.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sriracha, grated fresh ginger, and minced garlic cloves. Mix until well blended.

Step 3

Place the chicken breasts in a ziplock bag or shallow dish and pour half of the soy sauce mixture over the chicken, reserving the rest for later. Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes.

Step 4

While the chicken is marinating, prepare the glaze. In a small saucepan over medium heat, add the remaining reserved soy sauce mixture.

Step 5

In a separate small bowl, mix cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Stir the slurry into the saucepan with the soy sauce mixture and bring to a simmer. Allow it to cook until it thickens, approximately 2-3 minutes, then set aside.

Step 6

Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the marinated chicken breasts, discarding the marinade.

Step 7

Cook the chicken breasts for 5-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low and pour the prepared glaze over the chicken in the skillet. Toss the chicken to coat evenly in the glaze, allowing it to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes.

Step 10

Garnish with thinly sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Step 11

Serve hot with steamed rice or your choice of side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(978.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1608.1

Total Fat 44.3g	0%
Saturated Fat 9.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.0g
Cholesterol 572.0mg	0%
Sodium 4422.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 71.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.3g	0%
Total Sugars 53.1g
Protein 223.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 140.3mg	0%
Iron 7.8mg	0%
Potassium 508.4mg	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: 25.3%

Protein: 56.6%

Carbs: 18.1%