SOY-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH PICKLED CUCUMBERS

This one is pretty quick on a weeknight. The latter recipe is simple but takes forever to cook. Make on a lazy, rainy afternoon while watching a movie!

Ingredients

• One English Cucumber, thinly sliced 

• One shallot, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise

• ¼ cup rice vinegar

• Salt and pepper

• ¼ cup low sodium soy sauce

• 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup

• 4 thin, sliced boneless, skinless chicken breasts or chicken thighs

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (I used canola)

• 2 garlic cloves, smashed

• 1 teaspoon coriander

• Cilantro for serving

• Rice, for serving

Prep

1. In a medium bowl, toss the:

   • cucumber
   • shallot
   • rice vinegar
   • 1 teaspoon of salt
   • ¼ teaspoon pepper

   Set aside 

2. In a shallow dish, mix the honey and soy sauce. Add the chicken and coat both sides well

3. In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil. Add the garlic and coriander and stir to coat. 

4. Add the chicken and cook 3 minutes on each side. Reserve the marinade. 

5. Add the marinade plus ¼ cup of water to the skillet. Simmer and cover. Cook each side for about 5 minutes until cooked through. 

6. Uncover then turn the heat up to medium-high until the liquid is reduced and thickened, and the chicken is glazed. 

7. Serve over rice alongside the pickled cucumbers. 

Enjoy!