Asian Soy-Glazed Apple Chicken
By Tiffy Cooks
For a tender, savory chicken dinner that’s the perfect amount of sweetness, try this Asian Soy Glazed Apple Chicken! This fruity chicken dish is sweet and savory in the most natural way. This chicken is extra tender thanks to chunks of flavorful, melt-in-your-mouth sautéed apples. And, it’s surprisingly gut-friendly! If you’re looking for tasty dish that’s also sneaks more fiber into your meals, this chicken dinner is the one!
Ingredients
- 6 chicken thighs skin-on
- Salt to taste
- Black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon oil
Sauce
- 1 cup chicken stock
- 2.5 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce optional
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
For the Pan
- 1 red onion medium, sliced
- 6 garlic cloves peeled
- 1 Apple large, sliced into wedges
Instructions
- Season the chicken: Pat the chicken dry, then season both sides generously with salt and black pepper.
- Make the sauce: In a bowl or measuring cup, mix together the chicken stock, soy sauce, oyster sauce, and honey.
- Sear the chicken: Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and pan-fry for about 2 minutes on each side, until lightly golden. Remove and set aside.
- Cook the aromatics: In the same pan, add the sliced red onion and garlic. Sauté for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Add the apple: Add the sliced apple and cook briefly with the onion and garlic.
- Braise the chicken: Return the chicken to the pan. Pour in the sauce. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cover and cook: Cover with a lid and let simmer on medium-low for about 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
- Serve: Spoon the sauce, onions, garlic, and apples over the chicken. Serve with steamed rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 511kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 32gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 168mgSodium: 1345mgPotassium: 561mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 160IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 2mg
