Chinese Brown Sauce Chicken
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this irresistible Chinese Brown Sauce Chicken, a quick and flavorful dish that brings restaurant-quality taste right to your table. Tender, bite-sized chicken thighs are simmered in a luscious, deeply savory sauce made with soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, and a hint of Shaoxing wine for authentic depth. Aromatic ginger, garlic, and sesame oil infuse every bite with rich, bold flavors, while a touch of sugar balances out the umami-packed sauce. This one-pan recipe is ready in just 45 minutes, making it perfect for busy nights, and pairs beautifully with steamed rice or noodles to soak up every last drop of the velvety sauce. Perfect for fans of classic Chinese takeout, this dish is comforting, delicious, and sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp sugar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 inch ginger (sliced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 stalks green onions (chopped)
Instructions
Cut the chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Set aside.
In a small bowl, combine soy sauce, dark soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, sugar, and cornstarch. Whisk until the mixture is smooth.
Add chicken broth to the sauce mixture. Stir well and set aside.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add vegetable oil and swirl to coat.
Add ginger slices and minced garlic to the pan. Stir-fry for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken pieces to the pan in a single layer. Cook for 3-4 minutes on each side until lightly browned but not fully cooked through.
Pour the prepared sauce over the chicken. Bring to a simmer.
Reduce heat to medium-low and cook for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, and the sauce thickens.
Garnish with chopped green onions before serving.
Serve hot over steamed rice or noodles.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
291 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 16.6 g | 21% | |
| Saturated Fat | 3.3 g | 16% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 1139 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 6.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.5 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.6 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 430 mg | 9% | |
*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.
