Soy-Glazed Chicken with Rice and Peas

Soy-Glazed Chicken with Rice and Peas recipe videos

Soy-Glazed Chicken with Rice and Peas is a comforting, savory dish featuring tender chicken pieces coated in a sweet and salty soy-based glaze, served alongside fluffy rice and sweet green peas. It's a popular home-style meal found in various forms across many cuisines, particularly in East and Southeast Asian cooking, and is often considered a quick, satisfying weeknight dinner.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is a well-balanced meal, providing a good source of protein from the chicken, complex carbohydrates from the rice, and fiber and vitamins from the peas. A typical serving generally ranges from 400 to 600 calories, depending on the cut of chicken and the amount of glaze used.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	480 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	55 g
Fat	12 g
Fiber	4 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	680 mg
Potassium	420 mg
Iron	2.8 mg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Vitamin B6	0.5 mg
Niacin (B3)	8.2 mg
Selenium	24 mcg
Zinc	2.5 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg

Per 1 serving (350 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

The soy glaze is a classic example of umami, the 'fifth taste,' which creates a deeply savory and satisfying flavor profile. Nutritionally, pairing the iron-rich chicken with the vitamin C in peas can help enhance iron absorption.