Kelly's Asian Chicken

Elevate your weeknight dinner rotation with the irresistible flavors of Kelly's Asian Chicken, a savory-sweet masterpiece that's as easy to prepare as it is satisfying. This dish features tender, juicy boneless chicken thighs marinated in a bold blend of soy sauce, hoisin, honey, and rice vinegar, enhanced by the aromatics of fresh minced garlic and grated ginger. Cooked to perfection in a hot skillet, the chicken is glazed with its own thickened marinade for a flavorful finish. Garnished with vibrant green onions and optional sesame seeds, this recipe pairs beautifully with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables for a complete meal. Ready in just over 30 minutes (plus marinating time), this quick and flavorful Asian-inspired chicken dish is perfect for busy weeknights or casual entertaining.

Nutriscore Rating: 61/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:20 mins

Total Time:35 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 4 pieces chicken thighs (boneless, skinless)
• 0.25 cups soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon ginger, finely grated
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 stalks green onions, chopped (for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional, for garnish)
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil (for cooking)

Directions

Step 1

Clean and pat dry the chicken thighs. Set aside in a bowl.

Step 2

In a separate bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, and black pepper to make the marinade.

Step 3

Pour the marinade over the chicken thighs, ensuring each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.

Step 4

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat.

Step 5

Remove the chicken thighs from the marinade, reserving the marinade for later. Place the chicken thighs into the skillet and cook for about 4–5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and fully cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).

Step 6

Reduce the heat to low and pour the reserved marinade into the skillet. Simmer for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens and glazes the chicken.

Step 7

Remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest for a few minutes before slicing if desired.

Step 8

Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. Serve hot with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(645.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1391.0

Total Fat 77.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 16.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.5g
Cholesterol 437.0mg	0%
Sodium 3159.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 60.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g	0%
Total Sugars 44.4g
Protein 113.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 201.3mg	0%
Iron 7.0mg	0%
Potassium 1413.0mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.1%

Protein: 32.7%

Carbs: 17.2%