President's Chicken
Savor the rich, bold flavors of "President's Chicken," a dish that masterfully combines classic Asian-inspired ingredients to create a sweet, savory, and irresistibly sticky glaze. Tender boneless chicken thighs are seared to perfection, then simmered in a luscious sauce made with soy sauce, honey, hoisin, ginger, and garlic, ensuring every bite bursts with flavor. Accented by sautéed red bell peppers for a pop of color and crunch and garnished with green onions and sesame seeds for the perfect finishing touch, this recipe is as visually stunning as it is delicious. Served over fluffy white rice to soak up every drop of the thick, glossy sauce, "President's Chicken" is a quick and easy 40-minute meal that delivers restaurant-quality taste right at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners or when you want to impress, this dish offers a uniquely satisfying twist on comfort food that will leave everyone asking for more!
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 0.25 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 0.5 cup water
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large red bell pepper, sliced
- 2 stalks green onions, chopped
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
- 4 cups white rice (for serving)
Directions
Step 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce, grated ginger, and minced garlic. Set aside.
Step 2
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water to form a slurry. Set aside.
Step 3
Heat 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 4
Add the chicken thighs to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Step 5
In the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Sauté the red bell pepper slices for 2-3 minutes until slightly softened.
Step 6
Pour the prepared soy sauce mixture into the skillet and bring to a simmer.
Step 7
Stir the cornstarch slurry into the sauce and cook for 1-2 minutes until the sauce thickens.
Step 8
Return the cooked chicken thighs to the skillet and coat them evenly with the sauce. Let them simmer in the sauce for 3-4 minutes.
Step 9
Garnish the dish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Step 10
Serve hot over a bed of white rice and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1988.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 3002.8 |
| Total Fat 99.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 23.0g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 18.8g | |
| Cholesterol 751.0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3378.7mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 331.3g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 9.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 68.5g | |
| Protein 190.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 42IU | 0% |
| Calcium 261.0mg | 0% |
| Iron 18.9mg | 0% |
| Potassium 2500.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories