Hoisin Chicken
A sweet and savory Hoisin Chicken recipe, packed with rich Asian flavors and ready in just 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 500 gram boneless chicken (breast or thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp honey (or brown sugar)
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening)
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil (for cooking)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- Sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce: In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes.
- Cook the chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown and fully cooked (about 6–8 minutes).
- Add the sauce: Pour the hoisin sauce mixture over the chicken and stir to coat evenly.
- Thicken the sauce: Mix cornstarch with water, then stir into the pan. Simmer until the sauce thickens (about 2 minutes).
- Garnish & serve: Sprinkle with green onions and sesame seeds. Serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results.
- Adjust sweetness by adding more or less honey.
- Spice it up with extra red pepper flakes or a dash of Sriracha.