30 Minute Hoisin Chicken
Craving takeout? Save money and try this Hoisin Chicken recipe at home! It's a popular favorite with its flavorful sauce that perfectly blends sweet and savory.
Servings: 4
Ingredients
- 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts , cut into bite-sized pieces (1 1/2 pounds)
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
For the Sauce:
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- thinly sliced green onions for garnishing
- sesame seeds for garnishing
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, ground ginger, pepper, and water. Remove 1/4 cup of the sauce and set aside for later. 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons rice vinegar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3 cloves garlic, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, 1/4 cup water
- Pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 10 minutes at room temperature. 3 cups boneless skinless chicken breasts
- Heat vegetable oil and sesame oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Remove chicken from marinade (discard used marinade) and add to the hot skillet in a single layer, working in batches if necessary. Cook chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until browned and cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- While chicken is cooking, combine the reserved 1/4 cup sauce with cornstarch in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- When all chicken is cooked, return all pieces to the skillet. Pour the cornstarch mixture over the chicken and stir constantly. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy, coating the chicken pieces.
- Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired. thinly sliced green onions, sesame seeds
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
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