Spicy Hoisin Chicken

This sweet/tangy chicken is deliciously spicy thanks to the addition of Gochugaru (Korean chili powder). The chicken is perfectly seasoned and seared, and the hoisin-based sauce is laced with caramelized onions, Chinese rice wine, and fiery chilies.

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Asian

Diet Gluten Free

Keyword gochugaru, korean chicken, spicy chicken

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 227kcal

Author Robin Miller

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts or 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil or more if needed
1 onion any color, thinly sliced
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste or 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger and 2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup Chinese rice wine Shaoxing, or dry sherry, or chicken broth
3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce or liquid aminos
1/2 - 1 teaspoon Gochugaru or red pepper flakes, plus more for serving

Instructions

Season both sides of the chicken with onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides. Transfer the chicken to the plate (don't worry if the chicken is not cooked through; it will finish cooking in the sauce).
Add the onion to the same pan over medium-high heat. Add a little more olive oil if necessary, to prevent the onion from sticking to the pan.
Cook for 3 to 5 minutes, until the onion is soft and golden brown. Add the ginger-garlic paste (or ginger and garlic) and cook for 1 minute.
Add the rice wine and bring to a simmer, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Add the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and Gochugaru and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the pan with any accumulated juices on the plate. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through (165 degrees).
Top with more Gochugaru and serve.

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