Description
This Honey Soy Chicken brings savory-sweet joy to your holiday table with a delightful glaze and tender, juicy chicken. Perfect for family gatherings, this recipe features a fragrant honey-soy marinade, balanced with a touch of garlic and sesame. Serve this festive dish with green onions and sesame seeds for a beautiful, holiday-ready platter everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.25 – 1.5 kg (2.5 – 3 lb) skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
Honey Soy Marinade Sauce:
- ½ cup soy sauce
- ⅔ cup honey (or maple syrup)
- ⅓ cup cider vinegar (or rice vinegar)
- ¼ cup chicken broth
- 1 tbsp toasted sesame oil
- 1½ tbsp garlic, finely minced
Serving Sauce:
- ⅓ cup water
- 1½ tsp cornflour/cornstarch
Optional Garnishes:
- Finely sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade:
In a jug, mix all marinade ingredients until the honey is fully dissolved. Reserve ¼ cup for basting and ⅔ cup for the serving sauce, then refrigerate. - Marinate the Chicken:
Place the chicken in a container, pour the remaining marinade over it, and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or up to 48 hours for maximum flavor. - Prepare the Serving Sauce (Makes 1 cup):
Add the reserved sauce to a small saucepan. Mix the cornflour and water separately, then add to the saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring until it thickens to a syrupy consistency. Keep warm; if it thickens too much, add a bit more water. - Cook the Chicken:
Preheat a BBQ plate, grill, or large skillet with oil to medium-high heat.- For Thighs: Cook the first side for 2 minutes, then flip and baste with reserved sauce. Continue flipping and basting every minute for a total cook time of about 10 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
- For Breasts: Cook the first side for 2 minutes, flip, and baste. Flip and baste every 45 seconds for a total cook time of 8 minutes, aiming for an internal temperature of 66°C (151°F).
- Rest the Chicken:
Transfer the cooked chicken to a serving plate, cover loosely with foil, and let rest for 5 minutes to keep it juicy.
Notes
Serve:
Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds, and serve with the sauce on the side for a festive finish. This Honey Soy Chicken is ready to be enjoyed at your Christmas table!