Chickety China the Chinese Chicken
Transport yourself to the heart of bold and savory flavors with "Chickety China the Chinese Chicken," a mouthwatering stir-fry that combines tender, bite-sized chicken thighs with a glossy, umami-packed sauce. This quick 35-minute recipe features a harmonious blend of soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, and sesame oil, perfectly balanced with aromatic ginger and garlic. A cornstarch slurry effortlessly thickens the marinade into a luscious glaze that clings to every piece of chicken. Garnished with vibrant green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds, this crowd-pleaser is best served over fluffy jasmine rice or noodles for a satisfying, restaurant-quality meal right at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners, this easy Chinese chicken recipe will become a staple in your rotation!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp water
- 2 tbsp neutral oil (e.g., vegetable or canola oil)
- 2 green onions, sliced
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
Cut the boneless, skinless chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces and set aside.
In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, sesame oil, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
Pour half of the marinade over the chicken pieces, reserving the other half for later. Toss the chicken well to coat and let it marinate for 10-15 minutes in the refrigerator.
In another small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Set aside for thickening the sauce later.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat, then add the neutral oil.
Once the oil is hot, add the marinated chicken pieces to the skillet. Discard any excess marinade from the bowl (for food safety). Cook the chicken for 5-6 minutes until browned and cooked through, stirring occasionally.
Lower the heat to medium and pour the reserved marinade into the skillet with the chicken. Stir well to coat.
Add the cornstarch slurry to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the sauce thickens and beautifully coats the chicken.
Turn off the heat and garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds.
Serve hot with steamed jasmine rice or noodles. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1573 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.4 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.5 g | 92% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 568 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 2659 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.9 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.4 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.0 g | ||
| Protein | 126.3 g | 253% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1455 mg | 31% | |
*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.
