20 Minute Hoisin Chicken
Juicy chicken thighs coated in sweet, savory, tangy marinade in less than 20 minutes
Ingredients
- 10 chicken thighs
- ½ cup hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- ½ tbsp honey
- 1 lime juiced
- 1 tsp garlic powder and pinch of salt and pepper
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp brown rice vinegar
Instructions
- Mix hoisin sauce, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, honey, lime, and brown rice vinegar (if using) in a bowl.
- Heat 1 tsp of oil in a skillet. Add chicken and season with salt, pepper, and garlic granule mixture.
- Cook 5-6 minutes on each side until the chicken is cooked through.
- Add the sauce and mix well so all the chicken is coated.
- Cook for another 3 to 5 minutes on low-medium heat to give the sauce a chance to thicken. Turn off the heat and drizzle in the sesame oil.
- Top with sesame seeds and serve.
Notes
Quantity. This recipe is for 3 servings (two adults and a child). Adjust as necessary for yourself. Or prepare it as is and have yummy leftovers.
Mind the heat. When cooking the chicken, keep the heat at medium-low so it doesn't burn. We want nice, juicy, and soft chicken for this. And to give the sauce a chance to caramelize without burning.
Whole thigh is fine. There's no need to cut the chicken at all for this recipe.
Don't let it sit. We want a moist, juicy chicken and plenty of sauce so turn and stir, make sure the ingredients don't burn.