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Honey Hoisin Chicken Breasts

Honey Hoisin Chicken Breasts

Savour juicy chicken marinated in a sweet and tangy hoisin-honey blend, grilled to perfection, and topped with sesame seeds and green onions.

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

15 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup (125 ml) hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup (50 ml) honey
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) lime juice
  • 2 tbsp (30 ml) soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) sesame oil
  • 1 tbsp (15 ml) minced ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • Toasted sesame seeds
  • Sliced green onion

Method

  1. Whisk the hoisin with the honey, lime juice, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger and garlic until well combined; transfer one half of the mixture to a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave, on high, for 60 to 90 seconds or until steaming; set aside.
  2. Place the chicken in a resealable plastic bag and pour in the remaining hoisin mixture. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours.
  3. Preheat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly grease with cooking spray or brush with a bit of oil. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off, and place it on the hot grill pan.
  4. Cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the chicken is nicely charred and cooked through. Adjust timing based on the thickness of the chicken.
  5. Transfer the chicken to a cutting board. Slice the chicken and drizzle with the remaining warm hoisin mixture. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions just before serving.