Hoisin Chicken Thighs With Winter Squash

May 19, 2023May 19, 20230 1

Delicious Hoisin Chicken Thighs With Winter Squash recipe for your dinner

by The Chefin Main

Prep

25 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

65 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 1/2 chicken thighs , boneless and skinless and trimmed of fat
	1 1/4 cups hoisin sauce
	1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
	2 tablespoons garlic , minced
	2 tablespoons fresh ginger , grated
	1 1/2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
	1 bunch scallion , divided
	1 1/2 lbs squash , peeled , seeded , and cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

410

Sugar

27g

Fat

11g

Hoisin Chicken Thighs With Winter Squash is a delicious and healthy dinner recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights. The dish combines boneless, skinless chicken thighs with tender winter squash, scallions, and a sweet and savory hoisin sauce. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil, which infuses it with rich flavor and helps to keep it moist and tender during cooking. When roasted in the oven with the vegetables, the chicken becomes golden brown and crispy on the outside, while the squash and scallions become tender and caramelized.

Instructions

1.	Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2.	In a large bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, and toasted sesame oil to make the marinade.
3.	Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and toss until they are well coated.
4.	Let the chicken marinate for at least 20 minutes.
5.	While the chicken is marinating, prepare the winter squash by peeling, seeding, and cutting it into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
6.	Cut the scallions into 1-1/2-inch pieces.
7.	In a large roasting pan, combine the winter squash, scallions, and any remaining marinade.
8.	Arrange the chicken on top of the vegetable mixture.
9.	Roast in the oven for 30-40 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.

PROS

This Hoisin Chicken Thighs With Winter Squash recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

The dish is flavorful and satisfying, with the sweetness of hoisin sauce balancing the savory flavors of the chicken and vegetables.

CONS

Although this dish is relatively healthy, it contains a lot of sodium due to the hoisin sauce and soy sauce.

To reduce the sodium content, you can use low-sodium soy sauce or make your own hoisin sauce.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This dish is a good source of lean protein, which is essential for building and maintaining muscle mass.
The winter squash provides a range of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium.
The garlic and ginger in the marinade have anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.