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Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken

This Honey Hoisin Garlic Chicken from Jessica Gavin’s new cookbook is salty, sweet, and mouth-wateringly tender. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 123123 kcal
Course: Main Course , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs. bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs* $5.59
  • pinch salt and pepper $0.05
  • 2 Tbsp vegetable oil $0.08
  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce $0.60
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce $0.32
  • 1/3 cup honey $0.64
  • 2 Tbsp hot water $0
  • 1 tsp minced ginger $0.10
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced $0.32
  • sesame seeds for garnish (optional) $0.05
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro for garnish (optional) $0.22

Instructions

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  1. Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper.
  2. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the vegetable oil and swirl to coat the surface of the skillet. Add the chicken, skin side down, and sauté until golden brown (about 5-6 minutes). Flip the chicken and cook 2 minutes more. Transfer the chicken to the slow cooker.
  3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, water, ginger, and garlic. Pour the sauce over the chicken in the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook the chicken on high for 3-4 hours, or low on low for 5-6 hours. Flip the chicken half-way through to make sure all of the chicken infuses with the sauce.
  5. To serve, spoon the chicken over a bed of rice, drizzle the sauce from the slow cooker over top, then garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro (if desired).

Notes

  • *While bone-in, skin-on thighs provide the best flavor for this dish, you can use boneless and skinless thighs or breasts. If using skinless meat, you can skip the sautéing step and add the meat straight to the slow cooker. Keep in mind that white meat can dry out faster than dark meat and the cooking time may need to be reduced accordingly.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving Calories 1231.23kcal (62%) Carbohydrates 38.55g (13%) Protein 25.18g (50%) Fat 109.88g (169%) Sodium 1810.93mg (75%) Fiber 1.65g (7%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 123123

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving
Calories 1231.23kcal 62%
Carbohydrates 38.55g 13%
Protein 25.18g 50%
Fat 109.88g 169%
Sodium 1810.93mg 75%
Fiber 1.65g 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.