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This soy glazed chicken is the perfect meal prep recipe—juicy, savory, and coated in a sticky, caramelized glaze. The marinade combines soy sauce, garlic, ginger, honey, and a splash of rice vinegar to create a deep umami flavor that soaks beautifully into chicken thighs. Once pan-seared, the glaze thickens into a glossy coating that keeps the chicken tender and flavorful for days. Paired with rice, noodles, or veggies, this easy soy glazed chicken stays delicious all week and makes meal prep feel anything but boring.
Why Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Are Best for Soy Glazed Chicken
Boneless skinless chicken thighs stay juicy, tender, and deeply flavorful, making them the perfect cut for soy glazed chicken—especially for meal prep. Their higher fat content keeps them moist even after cooking and reheating, while their richness absorbs bold ingredients like soy, garlic, ginger, and honey. Thighs also cook evenly and quickly, allowing the glaze to caramelize beautifully without drying out. For a reliable, delicious meal prep protein, chicken thighs are the clear winner.
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Why We Coat the Chicken in Cornstarch Before Pan Frying
Coating the chicken in a light layer of cornstarch helps create a gorgeous, caramelized crust that makes the soy glaze cling beautifully. As the chicken cooks, the cornstarch absorbs surface moisture and forms a thin, crisp layer that browns evenly without drying out the meat. This gives the glaze something to grab onto, allowing it to thicken, bubble, and stick instead of sliding off. It also helps lock in the juices, keeping the chicken tender even after cooling and reheating for meal prep. A simple dusting of cornstarch takes this dish from good to truly restaurant-quality.
Honey Glazed Chicken (Meal Prep)
Ingredients
- 12 boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tbsp pepper
- ⅓ cup corn starch
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp oyster sauce
- ¼ cup zero calorie sweetner or brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves minced garlic
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Instructions
- Into a bowl, season your chicken thighs with salt and pepper, rub it well.12 boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp pepper
- Coat each piece in corn starch.⅓ cup corn starch
- Cook chicken over medium heat with a little oil until browned on each side. About 5-7 minutes each side. Set aside.
- Mix together soy sauce, oyster sauce, sweetener, honey, and minced garlic. Mix well and add into our same pan.¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tbsp oyster sauce, ¼ cup zero calorie sweetner or brown sugar, 2 tbsp honey, 2 cloves minced garlic
- Once our sauce starts to bubble, add our chicken back in to coat completely. Keep simmering until the sauce has completely thickened and remove the chicken.
- Add broccoli or any vegetables you like to clean up the pan. Serve over rice and enjoy.brocolli
