Hoisin Chicken
I am so excited to bring you this Hoisin Chicken that all about the sauce. I adapted it from my Asian BBQ Salmon Recipe which has been a favorite of mine since its inception. I know most of us don’t eat salmon every day or even at all, but everyone should have the pleasure of tasting this hoisin ginger sauce, so I made an accessible Hoisin Chicken. Now you can drown your face in its deliciousness on a weekly basis. This Hoisin Chicken is marinated in a 3 ingredient marinade for as little or as long as you like (10 minutes up to 6 hours) to tenderize the chicken and infuse it with flavor through. It i then lightly breaded in spiced breading then stir fried with veggies. You can swap out the veggies for your favorites or whatever you have on hand. Because remember it is all about the sauce. And your family will be all about this Hoisin Chicken!
What does Hoisin sauce taste like?
Hoisin sauce reminds me of an Asian-inspired barbecue sauce. It is a delicious, rich blend of savory and tangy sweetness balanced with a hint of saltiness and spice. The sauce is thick and sticky, with a deep, aromatic profile that makes it perfect for enhancing the taste of many dishes.
Hoisin Sauce Ingredients
So what is hoisin sauce anyway? Hoisin sauce tastes like an earthy, sweet-tart, savory Asian Barbecue Sauce – and it is divine. It is made with select spices, fermented soybeans, sweet potatoes, garlic, red chili peppers, susgar and vinegar. It is excellent for elevating weeknight meals and also makes a fabulous marinade.
Where Can I Buy Hoisin Sauce?
Hoisin sauce can be found in the Asian section of your local grocery stores. Please purchase only quality hoisin sauce like Lee Kum Kee or Kikkoman because not all hoisin sauce is created equal – and you can taste the difference! If you think you don’t like hoisin sauce, you probably di not stick with a quality brand.
What do you use hoisin sauce for?
I highly suggest you keep hoisin sauce stocked in your refrigerator for recipes such as this Hoisin Chicken, Mongolian Beef, and Kung Pao Shrimp – I promise it will not go to waste! Hoisin Sauce can be used in many different ways such as:
How to Make Hoisin Chicken
Step 1: Marinate Chicken
To make this stir fry, first marinate your chicken in some soy sauce, rice vinegar and brown sugar. This simple step infuses the chicken morsels themselves with tons of flavor instead of flavor just sitting on the outside of the chicken. You can marinate your chicken for whatever amount of time you have – whether its just while prepping your stir fry veggies and sauce or for hours.
Step 2: Bread Chicken
Next, the breading. I am always experimenting with the best, most streamlined way to bread Asian chicken and I love how easy this approach is! I’ve eliminated the extra egg wash bag. Instead, after you marinate your hoisin chicken, you drain your freezer bag of excess marinade then add your egg directly to the bag and toss to coat. Next, add your chicken to a freezer bag with your chicken breading of flour, cornstarch and of course, salt, pepper, ginger, garlic, and cumin and toss to coat – that’s it!
Step 3: Cook Chicken
When it comes to cooking your chicken, you can either use a little or a lot of vegetable oil. A couple tablespoons will work just fine to cook the chicken – it just won’t be as crispy. If you want crispier chicken, then heat about ¼ inch up the sides of your pan with oil and pan fry your chicken. Either way, fast and delicious, just one crispier than the other.
Step 4: Hoisin Sauce
Finally, the delectable hoisin sauce takes mere minutes to whip up by whisking together the dynamic rainbow of flavors of hoisin, ketchup, Asian chili sauce, soy sauce, cider vinegar, brown sugar, ginger and garlic that you add directly to your stir fry vegetables that have also taken you mere minutes to saute. And there you have savory Hoisin Ginger Chicken Stir Fry with hints of sweet, hints of tangy and a whole lot of yum!
What Should I serve with Hoisin Ginger Chicken Stir Fry
We like to serve Hoisin Chicken with white or brown rice but you can also serve it in lettuce wraps, with zoodles, or cauliflower rice. If you’re looking to serve this Hoisin Chicken as part of more elaborate meal, it pairs beautifully with Wontons, Asian Salad, Potstickers, Wonton Soup and Chinese Chicken Egg Rolls.
Looking for More Chinese Chicken Recipes?
General Tso’s Chicken Cashew Chicken Sweet Fire Chicken Sweet and Sour Chicken Pineapple Ginger Chicken Honey Lemon Chicken Chinese Chicken Salad
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