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Honey Hoisin Chicken

Caramelized chicken generously seasoned and seared stovetop and brushed with a perfectly sweet, smokey spice blend of honey and hoisin.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds of chicken, bone-in or boneless, skin-on or skinless
  • 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon of salt
  • 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce
  • 1/3 cup of honey
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons of chicken stock
  • a pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • In a small dish, combine 1/4 cup of hoisin sauce with 1/3 cup of honey or agave, 2 finely minced cloves of garlic, 2 tablespoons of chicken stock and a pinch of red pepper flakes and set aside for now
  • Pat your chicken dry with paper towels and season generously with the spices
  • Place a skillet over medium to medium high heat with a few tablespoons of a neutral cooking oil and let it warm up for a few minutes
  • Place the chicken skin side down (if using chicken with skin) and cook for about 5 minutes or until the underside is golden brown and crisp
  • Flip the chicken, cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium
  • Cook for about 15 minutes
  • Add the honey hoisin sauce and bring to a simmer and brush the sauce over the chicken
  • Simmer until the sauce has reduced and thickened slightly
  • Once the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through with an internal temperature of 165 degrees, transfer onto a platter with the additional sauce spooned over each piece