San Francisco Chicken
Elevate your dinner table with San Francisco Chicken, a flavorful fusion of savory, tangy, and slightly sweet notes that will delight your taste buds. This easy-to-make dish features tender, golden-seared chicken breasts simmered in a luscious soy-based glaze infused with garlic, white vinegar, and a hint of brown sugar for balance. Thicken the sauce with a simple cornstarch slurry, then finish with a sprinkle of fresh green onions and sesame seeds for a vibrant garnish. Perfectly paired with steamed rice or crisp vegetables, this one-pan recipe is ready in just 40 minutes, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or casual entertaining. Bursting with bold flavors and simple ingredients, San Francisco Chicken is sure to become your new family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoons salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 pieces garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.25 cups low-sodium soy sauce
- 0.25 cups white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1.5 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 stalks green onions (thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
Dredge each chicken breast in the flour, shaking off the excess, and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic. Sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
In a small bowl, combine the soy sauce, white vinegar, and brown sugar. Stir until the sugar is dissolved, then pour the mixture into the skillet.
Add the chicken broth to the skillet and stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, ensuring they are coated in the sauce. Cover the skillet and let the chicken simmer for 12-15 minutes until fully cooked and tender, turning the pieces occasionally.
In a separate small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the skillet to thicken the sauce. Cook for 2-3 more minutes until the sauce has fully thickened.
Sprinkle the sliced green onions and sesame seeds over the chicken before serving.
Serve hot with steamed rice or fresh vegetables on the side.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1835 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 55.4 g | 71% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5710 mg | 248% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 82.3 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.1 g | ||
| Protein | 236.6 g | 473% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 178 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 13.6 mg | 76% | |
| Potassium | 2363 mg | 50% | |
*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.
