Baked Chicken with Honey and Soy Glaze Recipe
Ladies, let’s be honest—dinners shouldn’t feel like a sticky-situation challenge or a Pinterest fail waiting to happen.
This baked chicken with honey and soy glaze recipe goes fully vegan, delivering sweet-savory, glossy, caramelized flavor without a single bird harmed.
Plant-based protein soaks in a sticky honey-soy blend, roasting to golden perfection while filling your kitchen with irresistible aroma.
Every bite hits sweet, umami, and slightly cheeky flavor notes, giving you instant “I totally know what I’m doing” confidence.
Serve for friends, family, or solo feasts and watch impressed eyes linger on your guilt-free, flavor-packed, visually stunning masterpiece.
Baked Chicken with Honey and Soy Glaze Recipe
A vegan baked chicken with honey and soy glaze using plant-based protein, roasted with a sticky, sweet, umami-rich coating.
Ingredients
- 2 cups seitan or extra-firm tofu pressed and sliced
- 3 tbsp maple syrup or agave nectar
- 3 tbsp soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp chopped green onions for garnish
- 1 tsp sesame seeds optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease baking dish.
- In a bowl, whisk maple syrup, soy sauce, olive oil, garlic, ginger, and black pepper.
- Coat seitan or tofu slices evenly in honey-soy glaze.
- Arrange slices in baking dish; pour remaining glaze over top.
- Bake 30–35 minutes, flipping halfway, until caramelized and glossy.
- Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving
Notes
Nutritional Values (per serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
Vitamins & Minerals (per serving, approx.)
- Iron: 22%
- Calcium: 15%
- Magnesium: 18%
- Potassium: 20%
- Vitamin B6: 12%
Tips to Enhance Flavor
- Marinate overnight for deeper glaze absorption.
- Add a splash of rice vinegar for tangy balance.
- Serve with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or stir-fried greens for a complete meal.
