High Protein Chicken in Brown Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this delicious and **High Protein Chicken in Brown Sauce** recipe that's packed with flavor and easy to prepare. Featuring tender strips of seasoned chicken breast, this dish is simmered in a rich, glossy sauce made from soy sauce, brown sugar, and a touch of cornstarch for the perfect consistency. Infused with the aromatic warmth of minced garlic and ginger, and finished with a drizzle of nutty sesame oil, this high-protein meal promises a delightful balance of savory and subtly sweet flavors. Ready in just 35 minutes, it's ideal for fueling your body while satisfying your taste buds. Garnished with fresh scallions, this dish pairs beautifully with steamed vegetables or fluffy rice, making it a complete, healthy, and utterly satisfying meal. Perfect for anyone seeking quick, nutrient-rich recipes loaded with protein!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g chicken breast
- 60 ml soy sauce
- 120 ml water
- 15 g cornstarch
- 15 g brown sugar
- 10 g ginger, minced
- 10 g garlic, minced
- 15 ml sesame oil
- 30 ml olive oil
- 50 g scallions, chopped
- 2 g black pepper
- 2 g salt
Instructions
Slice the chicken breasts into thin strips and season with salt and black pepper. Set aside.
In a small bowl, mix the soy sauce, water, cornstarch, and brown sugar until smooth to create the sauce mixture.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the minced ginger and garlic to the skillet and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add the chicken slices to the skillet and cook for approximately 7-8 minutes, until the chicken is no longer pink and is cooked through.
Pour the sauce mixture into the skillet with the chicken, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens and coats the chicken, about 3-4 minutes.
Drizzle the sesame oil over the chicken and stir well to combine.
Garnish with chopped scallions, stir to mix, and remove from heat.
Serve immediately with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1296 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 61.3 g | 79% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.8 g | 54% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 430 mg | 143% | |
| Sodium | 4784 mg | 208% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 16.5 g | ||
| Protein | 148.0 g | 296% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 193 mg | 15% | |
| Iron | 5.2 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 1890 mg | 40% | |
*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.
