Name: Sweet & Sticky Chinese BBQ Chicken You’ll Crave Daily
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients: 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (Tender choice that absorbs flavors beautifully.); 0.5 cup hoisin sauce (Adds a deeply sweet and slightly tangy flavor.); 0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce (Controls saltiness while enhancing umami.); 0.25 cup honey (Provides natural sweetness.); 0.5 cup brown sugar (Deepens sweetness and adds molasses-like richness.); 2 tablespoons oyster sauce (Gives a hint of brininess.); 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (Adds acidity.); 1 tablespoon sesame oil (Contributes a warm, nutty flavor.); 3 cloves garlic cloves (Finely minced.); 1 tablespoon fresh ginger (Finely grated.); 1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder (Captures the essence of Chinese cuisine.); 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Delivers subtle smokiness.); 0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper (Offers gentle heat.); 2 tablespoons tomato paste (Thickens and enriches the sauce.); 2 tablespoons cornstarch (Essential for thickening the sauce.); 0.5 cup water (Used for cornstarch slurry.); 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (Adds crunch.); 2 stalks green onions (Thinly sliced.)

Description

This Sweet & Sticky Chinese BBQ Chicken features succulent chicken thighs marinated in a savory hoisin and honey glaze, perfect for dinner.

Ingredients

For the Chicken

1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs (Tender choice that absorbs flavors beautifully.)

For the Sauce

0.5 cup hoisin sauce (Adds a deeply sweet and slightly tangy flavor.)
0.25 cup low sodium soy sauce (Controls saltiness while enhancing umami.)
0.25 cup honey (Provides natural sweetness.)
0.5 cup brown sugar (Deepens sweetness and adds molasses-like richness.)
2 tablespoons oyster sauce (Gives a hint of brininess.)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (Adds acidity.)
1 tablespoon sesame oil (Contributes a warm, nutty flavor.)

For the Seasoning

3 cloves garlic cloves (Finely minced.)
1 tablespoon fresh ginger (Finely grated.)
1 teaspoon chinese five spice powder (Captures the essence of Chinese cuisine.)
1 teaspoon smoked paprika (Delivers subtle smokiness.)
0.5 teaspoon ground white pepper (Offers gentle heat.)

For the Glaze

2 tablespoons tomato paste (Thickens and enriches the sauce.)
2 tablespoons cornstarch (Essential for thickening the sauce.)
0.5 cup water (Used for cornstarch slurry.)

For the Garnish

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (Adds crunch.)
2 stalks green onions (Thinly sliced.)

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Instructions

Preparation

Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) and lightly grease a large ceramic baking dish with vegetable oil.
Trim away excess fat from the chicken thighs and place them in a large mixing bowl.

Marinade

In a separate bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, Chinese five spice powder, smoked paprika, and ground white pepper. Whisk until smooth.
Pour the marinade over the chicken and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Baking

Arrange the marinated chicken in the greased baking dish and pour remaining marinade over the top.
Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.
Brush chicken with reserved barbecue sauce and return to oven for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Ensure chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).

Finishing

Combine reserved barbecue sauce in a small saucepan, bring to a simmer. Mix cornstarch with cold water and add to the sauce until thick.
Brush the thickened glaze over the cooked chicken and return to oven for 3 to 5 minutes.
Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Serving

Serve warm with steamed rice or vegetables, garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.

Notes

Marinate the chicken longer for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days.

Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese