Hoisin Chicken
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
2 people
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Calories
244 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Chinese
Hoisin Chicken
Description
Hoisin Chicken brings together sliced chicken breast and vegetables like broccoli, shiitake mushrooms, and carrots for a well-rounded stir-fry. The chicken is marinated in Shaoxing rice wine and cornstarch, helping maintain moisture and texture during cooking. Stir-frying garlic first releases its aroma and lays the flavor foundation. The sauce, made from hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and white pepper, is mixed with water and thickened with cornstarch to coat the ingredients evenly. The quick stir-fry method preserves the vegetables' crunch, while allowing the sauce to thicken and bind the flavors.
The dish is typically served hot alongside steamed rice, which absorbs the flavorful sauce. The balance of savory, slightly sweet, and umami notes from the hoisin and soy sauces complements the tender chicken and crisp vegetables. This approach yields a pleasing contrast of textures and an approachable flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 oz (90g) broccoli florets
- 4 oz (120g) chicken breast sliced into thin pieces, meat
- 4 shiitake mushrooms sliced
- 1/4 carrot peeled and sliced, small
- 1 pinch salt to taste
- 1 pinch sugar to taste
Marinade:
- 1/2 teaspoon Shaoxing rice wine or rice wine
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 teaspoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 dashes white pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
- 4 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken in the Marinade for about 10 minutes. In a small bowl, mix all the ingredients for the Sauce and stir to combine well
- Heat the oil in a wok. Once hot, add the garlic and stir-fry until aromatic. Then, add the broccoli and stir-fry for a few moments.
- Add the chicken and continue to stir-fry. Then, add the mushrooms, carrots, and the sauce (stir it before using) and mix well with the other ingredients in the wok.
- When the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, add a pinch of salt and sugar to taste (optional). Dish out and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2people | |
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 10g | 3% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol | 37mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 379mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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