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a skillet with chicken bites in a hoisin sauce topped with sesame seeds.
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Hoisin Chicken

This Hoisin Chicken is sweet, sticky, and packed with savory flavor. Featuring chunks of juicy chicken breast simmered with hoisin, soy sauce, honey, and spices until thick and glossy.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Resting Time15 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Chinese
Diet: Halal, Low Lactose
Skill Level: Beginner
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Rena Awada

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into bite-sized pieces (1 ½ pounds)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • Kosher salt and pepper to taste

Hoisin sauce:

  • 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder or to taste
  • 1/4 cup chicken stock vegetable broth or filtered water

Optional garnish

  • thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  • In a shallow plate, mix the 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts with the 1 tablespoon cornstarch, 1 tablespoon sesame oil and a pinch of Kosher salt and pepper.
  • In a jug, whisk all the Hoisin Sauce ingredients: 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder , and 1/4 cup chicken stock .
  • Pour 2 heaping tablespoons of sauce over the cubed chicken and mix well to combine. Allow it to sit for 15 minutes on the counter before cooking it.
  • Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat (If the pan is not non-stick, then drizzle a bit of sesame oil). Add the chicken in a single layer and cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes, to brown. Stir and continue to cook for 4-6 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
  • Add in the remaining hoisin sauce, and simmer for 2 minutes, it will quickly start to thicken and get glossy.
  • Serve the hoisin chicken over rice and garnish with thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds, if desired.
    A white bowl with hosin chicken and rice, garnished with scallions and sesame seeds, with chopsticks on the side.

Notes

 
Storage & Reheating:
  • Storage: Allow to cool, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. If frozen, thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.
  • Reheating: Stir the chicken with a splash of water in a skillet over medium heat until piping hot throughout. Alternatively, microwave individual portions in a microwave-safe bowl until piping hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 385kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 50g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 146mg | Sodium: 959mg | Potassium: 953mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg