All the tasty flavors you're looking for in just one pot!
Why settle for takeout when these One-Pot Chicken Breasts in Chinese Brown Sauce are so much better? This one-pot wonder calls for clean flavoring agents like honey, olive oil, and scallions to add subtle sweetness and a juicy crunch. The chicken is cooked in a flavorful mixture of broth, soy sauce, and seasonings, and then transferred to a thicker slurry and cooked to perfection. The dish yields warm, succulent chicken with a tender consistency that falls off the bone and melts in your mouth. Pair this protein-packed meal with any salad or vegetable dish and for a delectable dinner.
One-Pot Chicken Breasts in Chinese Brown Sauce
Ingredients
- 16 to 24 ounces boneless and skinless chicken breasts 4 fillets
- 1/4 cup lite soy sauce low-sodium
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 1/2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup scallions sliced
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth or chicken, divided
- 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
Instructions
- Flatten the chicken breasts with the bottom of a pan or cup. Pepper chicken on both sides. In a pan over medium heat, brown chicken breasts in olive oil on both sides, for about 4 minutes per side.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, and 1 cup of the broth and olive oil in a bowl. Add to the pot with the chicken and cook for 12 to 15 minutes, until cooked through.
- Whisk the cornstarch in the remaining 1/2 cup of broth to form a slurry. Stir the slurry into the skillet. Turn the heat up higher to allow the sauce to boil for about 2 to 3 minutes. Once sauce has thickened, top dish with scallions and serve. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
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How do you get your nutritional break down? When I import your recipe into MFP it says it’s 350 per serving.
We use Edamam for nutritional data. The data may vary a bit, depending on whether you use 4 oz or 6 oz chicken breasts.
How much oil do you use to brown the chicken and is that included in the nutrional breakdown? Or do you split the 1 1/2 T of oil.
Sorry for the confusion, Grace! Cook the chicken in 1 tablespoon of the oil in the recipe. Use the other 1/2 tablespoon in the sauce. This won’t change the nutritional breakdown.
Yummy!
What do you normally serve this with?
Brigid, Usually brown rice with veggies. You can do a stir-fry with brown rice.
Can you sub boneless skinless chicken thighs for the breasts? How would that affect the time of browning — maybe to 6 min per side?
Hi DJ, you can substitute chicken thighs. The cook time will not change much.