Description
Succulent Hoisin Chicken delivers bold Asian-inspired flavors that dance across palates with tantalizing complexity. Juicy marinated chicken pieces glazed in rich hoisin sauce promise a quick, satisfying meal that brings restaurant-quality excitement directly to home kitchens.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 3 boneless chicken breasts, skin removed, cut into long, thin strips
Sauce and Seasoning:
- 3 tablespoons (45 ml) hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) grated fresh root ginger
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) runny honey
- 0.5 lemon, juice only
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
Complementary Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil, plus an extra dash
- 100 grams (3.5 ounces) cashew nuts
- small bunch of spring onions, sliced
- freshly steamed rice or fresh green salad, to serve
Instructions
- Whisk together hoisin sauce, minced ginger, honey, and freshly squeezed lemon juice in a mixing bowl to create a vibrant marinade.
- Coat chicken pieces thoroughly in the marinade, ensuring each piece is well-seasoned, and let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering and hot.
- Carefully place marinated chicken into the skillet, cooking in batches to prevent overcrowding and achieve a golden-brown exterior, approximately 4-5 minutes per side.
- Remove chicken and set aside, then quickly wipe the pan clean with a paper towel.
- Add a small amount of fresh oil to the skillet and lightly toast cashews and sliced spring onions until fragrant and slightly golden, about 1-2 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pan, gently tossing with toasted nuts and onions to reheat and evenly coat with remaining marinade.
- Serve immediately while chicken is hot and garnished with additional spring onions for a fresh, crisp finish.
Notes
- Customize marinades by adjusting honey and lemon juice ratios to balance sweetness and tanginess according to personal preference.
- Toast cashews carefully to enhance nutty flavor without burning, watching pan closely and stirring frequently.
- Swap chicken for tofu or tempeh to create a delicious vegetarian version that absorbs the rich hoisin marinade equally well.
- Prepare extra marinade beforehand to drizzle over rice or vegetables, maximizing the recipe’s flavor potential and reducing food waste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 560 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 31 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 43 g
- Cholesterol: 120 mg