Chicken with Hoisin Tea Sauce
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this bold and irresistible Chicken with Hoisin Tea Sauce, a fusion of rich Asian-inspired flavors and aromatic simplicity. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a velvety sauce made from a unique blend of black tea, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, ginger, and garlic. The addition of black tea lends a subtly smoky depth, perfectly complementing the sweet and savory notes in the dish. Quick and easy to prepare, this 40-minute recipe makes an elegant yet approachable meal, perfect for impressing guests or treating your family. Serve it over fluffy rice or noodles with a garnish of fresh green onions and sesame seeds for an unforgettable dinner that feels both gourmet and comforting.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon black tea (loose-leaf or bagged)
- 1 cup hot water
- 4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon cold water
- 2 stalks green onions (sliced thinly)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and pepper.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add the chicken to the skillet and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove the chicken and set aside.
Steep the black tea in 1 cup of hot water for 3-5 minutes. Discard the tea leaves or remove the tea bag and set aside the brewed tea.
In a small bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, grated ginger, minced garlic, and the brewed tea until well combined.
Pour the sauce mixture into the same skillet used to cook the chicken. Bring it to a simmer over medium heat.
Return the seared chicken to the skillet. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let the chicken cook in the sauce for 10-12 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is fully cooked and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
In a separate small bowl, stir together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Gradually stir the slurry into the sauce in the skillet to thicken it. Allow it to cook for 1-2 more minutes.
Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds, if desired.
Serve the chicken with the hoisin tea sauce over rice or noodles for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1648 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.9 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.3 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 17.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 594 mg | 198% | |
| Sodium | 4932 mg | 214% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.8 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.2 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.7 g | ||
| Protein | 223.6 g | 447% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 187 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 9.3 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 1984 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
