Description
Savor the delightful flavors of this Copycat Chick recipe, where tender chicken meets a sweet and savory marinade of garlic and soy sauce. Perfect for game nights or family dinners, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress. Serve it over rice, in tacos, or as a salad topper for a versatile meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 scallions, chopped (for garnish)
- Freshly cracked black pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from chicken breasts and pat dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Marinate chicken in the mixture for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for best flavor).
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and cook marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F).
- Remove from heat and garnish with scallions before serving hot over rice or veggies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: For added juiciness, consider substituting chicken thighs for breasts. Experiment with spices or add hot sauce for an extra kick.