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Hoisin Chicken

Tender oven-roasted chicken coated in a savory-sweet hoisin and barbecue glaze.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 4 leg quarters chicken (leg quarters, skin removed)
  • 1/4 cup Lee Kum Kee hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste
  • green onions for garnish, chopped

Equipment

  • Rimmed Baking Sheet
  • Foil or parchment paper
  • Small Bowl
  • Pastry brush or spoon
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil or parchment.
  2. Remove the skin from each leg quarter and season both sides with salt and black pepper.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, barbecue sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, and ground ginger until smooth.
  4. Brush about half of the sauce evenly over both sides of the chicken.
  5. Arrange the chicken meaty-side down on the prepared baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
  6. Remove the pan, flip each piece of chicken, brush with the remaining sauce, and return to the oven.
  7. Roast for another 15–20 minutes, or until an instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part reaches 165°F (74°C).
  8. When cooked through, remove the chicken from the oven and garnish with chopped green onions before serving.

Notes

  • You can also make this on the grill over medium heat.
  • Do not apply the glaze before grilling because sugar can cause excessive charring.
  • Flip the chicken only once when grilling for best results.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).