Hoisin Chicken
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
Hoisin Chicken
Description
Hoisin Chicken starts with seasoning boneless, skinless chicken thighs with garlic powder, salt, and pepper before pan-searing them to develop a flavorful crust. The sauce blends hoisin sauce with rice vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil, offering a combination of sweet, tangy, and savory layers. After cooking the chicken, the sauce is simmered with the white parts of green onions in the skillet, then the sliced chicken is returned to the pan to absorb the sauce and finish cooking.
The dish is served over cooked rice with green beans on the side, providing a complete meal with contrasting textures. Toasted sesame seeds and the green parts of green onions garnish the plate, adding texture and fresh sharpness. This recipe balances the rich sauce with the clean flavors of the vegetables and rice.
Leftovers can be stored in airtight containers for up to three days or frozen for a month, making it a practical choice for meal prep.
Ingredients
- 3 green onions divided
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pound chicken thigh or chicken breast cutlets, boneless, skinless
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- rice and green beans, for serving, cooked
- sesame seeds for garnish, toasted
For the Sauce
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- ½ tablespoon soy sauce less sodium
- ½ teaspoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Thinly slice the green onions, dividing the whites and greens.
- In a small bowl, combine hoisin, water, vinegar, soy sauce, and sesame oil. Set aside.
- Season the chicken with garlic powder, salt and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Flip it over and cook an additional 3 to 4 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board to rest.
- Add the whites of the green onions to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Add the sauce to the skillet and simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until slightly thickened. While simmering, slice the chicken into strips and add to the skillet with any juices. Toss to coat and cook for 2 to 4 minutes until the sauce is thickened and the chicken is hot.
- Serve over rice and garnish with the greens of the green onion and toasted sesame seeds.
Notes
- Leftover hoisin chicken keeps well for 3 days refrigerated and can be frozen up to 1 month in airtight containers.
- Serve the chicken over cooked rice and green beans to complete the meal.
- Use both white and green parts of green onions separately for cooking and garnish to maximize flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202 | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 23g | 46% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.04g | 2% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 515mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 330mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 118IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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