Best 8 Soy Glazed Roast Chicken Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of Soy-Glazed Roast Chicken, a culinary masterpiece that seamlessly blends the savory richness of soy sauce with the succulent juiciness of roasted chicken. This delectable dish promises an explosion of taste in every bite, with a crispy, golden-brown skin enveloping tender, fall-off-the-bone meat. Enhanced with aromatic herbs and spices, the soy glaze adds a delightful balance of sweetness and umami, transforming the chicken into a symphony of flavors. Accompanying this main course are four flavorful recipes that complement the Soy-Glazed Roast Chicken perfectly. Tantalize your taste buds with the refreshing crunch of Asian Cucumber Salad, balancing the richness of the chicken with its crisp texture and tangy dressing. Elevate the meal with the earthy goodness of Sautéed Spinach with Garlic and Lemon, its vibrant green hue adding a pop of color and a burst of nutrients. Experience the perfect harmony of flavors in the Steamed Broccoli with Ginger and Soy Sauce, where the broccoli's subtle bitterness is skillfully balanced by the warmth of ginger and the savory notes of soy. Satisfy your sweet cravings with the delectable Honey-Roasted Carrots, their natural sweetness caramelized to perfection, providing a delightful contrast to the savory chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

HONEY-AND-SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN THIGHS



Honey-and-Soy-Glazed Chicken Thighs image

In this simple weeknight recipe, chicken thighs are tossed with a sweet-salty glaze made of honey and soy sauce that caramelizes into a sticky coating as it roasts in the oven. Serve the sliced chicken with bibb lettuce cups for wrapping, or over steamed rice to catch all the juices. Leftovers can be chopped and combined with vegetables for a tasty clean-out-the-fridge fried rice.

Provided by Kay Chun

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, weeknight, poultry, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon minced ginger
6 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce (see tip)
5 tablespoons mild honey, such as clover, acacia or orange blossom
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Kosher salt and black pepper
8 small bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs (about 3 pounds)
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

  • Heat the oven to 425 degrees. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a small saucepan over low heat. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 minutes. Add the soy sauce and honey and simmer, stirring occasionally, until reduced and slightly thickened, about 10 minutes. (You'll want to cook attentively for this step, as the syrupy mixture can burn if it cooks too long.) Turn off the heat then whisk in the butter. Season with salt and pepper.
  • On an aluminum foil-lined rimmed baking sheet, season the chicken all over with salt and pepper. Add half the glaze and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil and toss the chicken to coat. Arrange in an even layer, skin side up, and roast until browned, 15 minutes. Brush the chicken all over with 2 tablespoons of the remaining glaze. Roast until golden and cooked through, about 10 minutes.
  • Drizzle the chicken with the remaining glaze and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 691, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 55 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 42 grams, SaturatedFat 17 grams, Sodium 961 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram

SWEET SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN



Sweet Soy-Glazed Chicken image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup sweet soy glaze (such as Kikkoman)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2 cloves garlic, grated
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs (about 2 1/2 pounds)
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cups pre-cut vegetables, such as broccoli florets, red bell peppers and/or carrots (about 14 ounces)
Cooked white rice, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Mix the soy glaze with the rice vinegar and garlic. Divide the sauce between 2 small bowls and add 2 tablespoons water to one bowl; set aside.
  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Heat the vegetable oil in a large ovenproof nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken skin-side down and cook until the skin is golden and crisp, about 6 minutes. Flip and cook until golden on the other side, about 4 more minutes. Pour the thinned soy glaze mixture over the chicken. Transfer to the oven and bake, 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the vegetables, 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a microwave-safe bowl; cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave until tender, about 4 minutes. Stir in 1 tablespoon of the remaining soy glaze mixture.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven; brush with the remaining soy glaze mixture. Return to the oven and bake until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with the vegetables and rice.

HOISIN-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN



Hoisin-Glazed Roast Chicken image

Hoisin sauce is a popular Chinese condiment made from fermented soybean paste and seasonings such as garlic, chile peppers and sesame. Here, it's combined with other pantry staples like soy sauce, rice wine and Sichuan peppercorns and used to marinate and then baste roast chicken, dialing up the savory richness of the meat and infusing it with a wonderfully sweet yet salty flavor.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 1h15m

Yield 6-8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons peanut oil
1 star anise pod, broken into points
1/2 teaspoon Szechuan peppercorns, crushed with a knife
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (stems and leaves)
3 scallions, finely chopped
3 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
2 quartered chickens (3 to 3 1/2 pounds each)

Steps:

  • Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet over high heat. Add the star anise and peppercorns; cook, stirring, until toasted, about 10 seconds. Add the cilantro, scallions and garlic and cook 30 seconds. Add the soy sauce mixture and simmer over medium heat until slightly reduced, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl and let cool, then add the chicken and toss. Cover and refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Transfer the chicken to a rack set in a roasting pan (reserve the marinade). Refrigerate the chicken, uncovered, about 3 hours to dry out the skin.
  • Position a rack in the upper third of the oven; preheat to 400 degrees F. Pour 1/4 inch of water and the reserved marinade into the roasting pan. Roast the chicken 20 minutes. Baste with the pan juices, then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees F and continue roasting until the skin is glazed and a thermometer inserted into a breast registers 160 degrees F, 20 to 25 more minutes. Transfer the chicken (on the rack) to a board. Pour the pan juices into a skillet; simmer over medium-high heat until reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Drizzle over the chicken.
  • Whisk the soy sauce, rice wine, hoisin sauce and honey in a bowl; set aside.

SOY-ROASTED CHICKEN



Soy-Roasted Chicken image

Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, weekday, roasts, main course

Time 1h

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup light soy sauce
1/4 cup peanut oil
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon Sherry
1 clove garlic, peeled and crushed
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon finely grated ginger
2 teaspoons 5-spice powder
1 3-pound chicken

Steps:

  • In a shallow dish large enough to hold the chicken, mix the soy sauce, peanut and sesame oils and Sherry. Add the garlic, salt, ginger and 5-spice powder. Mix well. Rub the chicken inside and out with the mixture. Marinate, lightly covered, for at least 2 hours, and up to 24 hours, in the refrigerator, basting and turning frequently.
  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Remove the chicken from the refrigerator and wipe well to remove the marinade. Place the chicken in a roasting pan. Strain the marinade through a sieve; discard the solids and spoon the liquid over the chicken. Place the pan in the oven and roast for 45 to 50 minutes, basting frequently, or until a meat thermometer registers 158 to 160 degrees when inserted in the thigh. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 3 minutes before serving.

SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN BREASTS WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS



Soy-Glazed Chicken Breasts With Pickled Cucumbers image

The pan-steam method used here ensures boneless, skinless chicken breasts cook quickly while staying moist. The technique works with water, but a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic and coriander infuses the chicken with even more flavor. Depending on the size of the skillet you use, the sauce may reduce a little slower or faster than the time indicated. When you swipe a rubber spatula across the bottom of the skillet, the sauce should hold a spatula-wide trail that fills in with liquid pretty quickly. If you happen to reduce too much, whisk in water one tablespoon at a time until you're back to a shiny sauce that can be drizzled. Rice is an obvious side, but the sliced chicken and pickled cucumbers are really good tucked inside flour tortillas, too.

Provided by Dawn Perry

Categories     dinner, weekday, poultry, vegetables, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 English cucumber, thinly sliced
1 shallot, peeled, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise
1/4 cup rice vinegar
Kosher salt and black pepper
1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, smashed
1 teaspoon coriander seeds, roughly smashed with the side of a heavy knife
Cilantro leaves and tender stems, for serving
Steamed rice, for serving

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, toss to combine the cucumber, shallot, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; set aside while you make the chicken.
  • In a shallow dish, stir soy sauce and honey together; add chicken and turn to coat.
  • In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high. Add garlic and coriander and stir to coat. Add chicken breasts (reserve the marinade) and cook until browned on both sides, about 3 minutes per side. (Browning happens a little faster than usual here because of the honey and soy; if the marinade is getting too dark, lower the heat slightly.)
  • Add reserved marinade and 1/4 cup water to the skillet. Bring to a simmer, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, covered, until cooked through, 4 to 5 minutes more per side.
  • Uncover the skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook, turning chicken occasionally, until liquid is reduced and chicken is glazed, about 5 minutes. Serve chicken drizzled with any leftover glaze over rice with cucumber salad and cilantro.

HONEY-SOY GLAZED CHICKEN



Honey-Soy Glazed Chicken image

Honey, soy sauce, and a splash of water make a simple sticky glaze. Lining the pan with aluminum foil eases after-dinner clean-up. Serve these lightly sweetened drumsticks with our Warm Potato-Veggie Salad for a delicious family-friendly meal.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce
8 skinless chicken drumsticks (about 3 pounds total)
Coarse salt and ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 475 degrees. Line a shallow roasting pan or 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil. In a large bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, and 1/3 cup water. Add chicken, and toss to coat; season with salt and pepper. Transfer chicken and honey mixture to prepared roasting pan.
  • Bake chicken, basting with juices from edges of pan every 10 minutes, until well browned and an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of drumstick (avoiding bone) registers 165 degrees, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve chicken drizzled with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 423 g, Fat 10 g, Protein 48 g

GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN



Glazed Roast Chicken image

I like to make this for weeknight dinners. You can make this roast chicken with apricot glaze or quince jelly. -Victoria Miller, San Ramon, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup white wine or chicken broth
1 cup apricot preserves or quince jelly
1 tablespoon stone-ground mustard
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds)
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°. In a small saucepan, bring wine to a boil; cook until wine is reduced by half, 3-4 minutes. Stir in preserves and mustard. Reserve half of the glaze for serving., Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan, breast side up. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Tuck wings under chicken; tie drumsticks together., Roast 45 minutes; baste with glaze. Continue roasting chicken until a thermometer inserted in thigh reads 170°-175°, basting occasionally with glaze. Cover loosely with foil if chicken browns too quickly. Remove chicken from oven; tent with foil. Let stand 15 minutes before carving. Serve with remaining reserved glaze.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437 calories, Fat 17g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 458mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.

SLOW-COOKED SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN



Slow-cooked soy-glazed chicken image

Enjoy this soy-glazed chicken as two courses; shred the leg meat and wrap in lettuce leaves for a starter. Then, slice the breast meat and serve with rice

Provided by Tom Kerridge

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 chicken (about 2kg)
small piece of ginger, peeled and finely grated (peel reserved)
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
3 garlic cloves, finely grated
1 tbsp Shaohsing wine or dry sherry
2 tbsp soy sauce
150ml chicken stock
1 tbsp honey
3 tbsp soy sauce
2 star anise
2 Little Gem lettuces, leaves separated
1 bunch of spring onions, trimmed and finely shredded
½ cucumber, cut into thin strips
1 red chilli, sliced
small bunch of coriander, chopped
50g roasted peanuts or cashews, roughly chopped
cooked rice, to serve

Steps:

  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a small bowl. Sit the chicken in a casserole dish, rub the marinade all over, and put the ginger peel in the cavity. Cover and leave at room temperature to marinate for 1 hr, or in the fridge overnight.
  • Heat the oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Mix the stock ingredients in a jug, then pour over the chicken. Roast for 1 hr, uncovered, then baste with the liquid in the dish. Roast for 30-40 mins more, basting every 10 mins, until the chicken is deep brown. Keep an eye on the glaze in the base of the dish - you may need to add a splash of water to keep it from burning.
  • Leave the chicken to rest for 20 mins, then transfer to a board. Skim the fat from the juices, bring to the boil, then turn off the heat. Shred the thigh and leg meat and wrap in the lettuce leaves along with the spring onions, cucumber, chilli, coriander and nuts. Slice the breast meat and serve withthe rice and warm roasting juices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 439 calories, Fat 24 grams fat, SaturatedFat 6 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 6 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 47 grams protein, Sodium 2.4 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use a whole chicken: A whole chicken provides more flavor and juiciness than just the breasts or thighs.
  • Dry the chicken thoroughly: This will help the soy glaze adhere to the skin and create a crispy crust.
  • Use a flavorful soy sauce: A good quality soy sauce will provide a deep, rich flavor to the glaze.
  • Add aromatics to the glaze: Aromatics like garlic, ginger, and green onions will add depth and complexity to the flavor of the glaze.
  • Roast the chicken at a high temperature: This will help to create a crispy skin and juicy meat.
  • Baste the chicken frequently: This will help to keep the chicken moist and flavorful.
  • Let the chicken rest before carving: This will allow the juices to redistribute throughout the meat, resulting in a more tender and flavorful chicken.

Conclusion:

Soy-glazed roast chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy skin, juicy meat, and flavorful glaze, this chicken is sure to be a hit with everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a simple but impressive main course, give this soy-glazed roast chicken a try. You won't be disappointed!

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