Best Chinese Barbecued Chicken

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 17
Tasty Chinese barbecued chicken recipe with a mouth-watering glaze
in Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

50 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

8 pieces chicken , trimmed of excess fat
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons peanut oil
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
284
Sugar
5g
Fat
8g
Chinese barbecued chicken is a classic dish that is often served in restaurants and at home. This recipe takes that dish and adds a flavorful glaze that elevates the flavor to a new level. The glaze contains hoisin sauce, cider vinegar, dijon mustard, and soy sauce, which all come together to create a sweet, tangy, and savory flavor that is sure to please your taste buds. The chicken is easy to prepare and can be made in the oven, making this dish ideal for busy weeknights or for a quick and easy dinner.

Instructions

1.Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
2.Sprinkle kosher salt and fresh ground pepper over the chicken breasts.
3.In a small bowl, whisk together 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon cider vinegar, and 1 teaspoon soy sauce. Brush glaze over chicken breasts.
4.Bake for 20 minutes.
5.In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons soy sauce, 2 teaspoons peanut oil, and 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper. Brush the glaze over the chicken breasts and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and glaze is shiny and caramelized.

PROS

This Chinese barbecued chicken is packed with flavor and has a mouth-watering glaze that is sure to impress your dinner guests.

It is easy to prepare and can be made in the oven, making it a great option for busy weeknights.

CONS

This recipe calls for trimmed chicken, which means that the breast meat may be less juicy than chicken with the skin on.

It also contains some sugar, which may be a concern for those watching their sugar intake.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein, and this recipe contains minimal fat.
The glaze contains some sugar, but the other ingredients offer some nutritional benefits as well. Hoisin sauce contains garlic and ginger, both of which have been shown to have antioxidant properties, while soy sauce contains probiotics that can aid in digestion.

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