Ingredients
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- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Kosher salt and pepper, to taste
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon chinese five-spice
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, or to taste
- 1/4 cup chicken stock, vegetable broth or filtered water
- thinly sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Mix the chicken, cornstarch, sesame oil, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a shallow plate.
- Whisk the hoisin sauce ingredients together in a jug.
- Pour two heaping tablespoons of the sauce over the chicken, combine well, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over medium heat and add the chicken in a single layer. Cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes to brown.
- Stir the chicken and cook for an additional 4-6 minutes until fully cooked through.
- Add the remaining hoisin sauce and simmer for 2 minutes until thickened.
- Serve over rice, garnished with green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Last Step:
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For a spicier version, increase the amount of chili powder added.
Marinade the chicken for longer if time allows for even more flavor.
Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 42g
- Cholesterol: 100mg