5 from 12 votes
EASY Chinese Chicken on a Stick
This recipe for Chinese Chicken on a Stick uses boneless, skinless chicken thighs marinated in a combination of sesame oil, oyster sauce, soy sauce, and hoisin sauce. The optional addition of ground Sichuan peppercorns adds a subtle spicy note. The chicken pieces are threaded onto bamboo skewers and baked until fully cooked. An optional final glaze with brown sugar syrup can enhance the color and add a touch of sweetness for a balanced flavor.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Servings:
10
skewers
Calories:
97 kcal
Course:
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian, Chinese
Ingredients
- 0.8 lb chicken thighs boneless, skinless, cut into 1-1.5" (400g)
For the sauce
- 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 Tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 Tablespoon soy sauce light
- 1 Tablespoon hoisin sauce
- ½ Tablespoon Sichuan peppercorns ground-up, optional for spice
Instructions
- Add the marinade ingredients (the sauces) and pieces of chicken to a large bowl then mix well. Ensure all the chicken pieces are evenly coated.
- After mixing, wash your hands and pre-heat the oven to 400F/ 200C. (Whilst the oven is heating, the chicken can marinate and absorb the sauce!)
- Place parchment paper on a baking tray.
- 15 minutes after switching on the oven, thread the bamboo skewers with the chicken pieces.
- Place the sticks on the baking sheet, ensuring they don't touch. (We don't want them to steam!) Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, till the nternal temperature at the thickest part is 165ºF (75ºC).
- The chicken doesn't get super charred after it's cooked. If you want it to have a more burnished golden brown color, take it out of the oven 1-2 minutes early, lightly glaze with brown sugar syrup and return to the oven for 1- 2 minutes. (Keep an eye on it to ensure it doesn't burn and don't use too much sweetener or it'll be too cloying.)
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Notes
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 20-30 minutes before using if you choose to grill the chicken instead of baking.
- Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165ºF (75ºC) for safe consumption.
- If using the brown sugar syrup glaze, apply it just before the final 1-2 minutes of cooking and watch carefully to prevent burning.
- This recipe uses an estimated nutritional calculation and may vary in accuracy.
Nutrition Information
Calories
97kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
(12%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.03g
(2%)
Cholesterol
36mg
(12%)
Sodium
204mg
(9%)
Potassium
81mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
0.5g
(1%)
Vitamin A
28IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
4mg
(0%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10 skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 97
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 97kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.03g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 204mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 81mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0.5g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 4mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.