Soy-Glazed Chicken Tenderloin: A Sweet and Savory Home-Style Dish
Delicious Soy-Braised Chicken Tenderloin Recipe
Instead of the usual spicy chicken stew, why not make your meal special today with a sweet and savory soy-glazed chicken dish? The tender chicken tenderloin is the perfect side dish that will have you reaching for more rice.
Main Ingredients- 230g chicken tenderloin
- 1/2 onion
- 1/4 bell pepper
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp cooking wine (mirin or sake)
- Pinch of black pepper
Soy Glaze- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey/maple syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
- 2 Tbsp soy sauce
- 1.5 Tbsp corn syrup (or honey/maple syrup)
- 0.5 Tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, for color)
- 1 Tbsp minced garlic
Cooking Instructions
Step 1
First, chop the onion and bell pepper into bite-sized pieces, similar to the chicken tenderloin. Feel free to add other vegetables you have on hand.
Step 2
Cut the fully thawed chicken tenderloin into bite-sized pieces. Chicken breast can also be used.
Step 3
Season the prepared chicken tenderloin with 1/8 tsp salt, 1 Tbsp cooking wine, and a pinch of black pepper. Gently mix and let it marinate for about 10 minutes. Adding a little grated ginger at this stage can enhance the flavor.
Step 4
In a bowl, combine 2 Tbsp soy sauce, 1.5 Tbsp corn syrup, 1 Tbsp minced garlic, and 0.5 Tbsp dark soy sauce. Whisk well until the sauce is evenly mixed. Dark soy sauce is optional but adds a richer, more appealing color to the dish.
Step 5
Heat a little cooking oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the marinated chicken tenderloin and sear it until the outside is golden brown.
Step 6
Cook the chicken until the exterior is nicely browned and slightly crispy.
Step 7
Once the chicken is well-browned, add the chopped onion to the pan and stir-fry until the onion begins to turn translucent.
Step 8
When the onions are slightly softened, add the bell pepper and pour in the prepared soy glaze.
Step 9
Stir everything together well to ensure the sauce coats all the ingredients evenly. Simmer over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and clings to the chicken and vegetables. Turn off the heat once the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Step 10
Finally, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds over the dish for a beautiful garnish. Your delicious soy-glazed chicken tenderloin is ready!
