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Hoisin Chicken with Pickled Cucumber Salad

Hoisin Chicken with Pickled Cucumber Salad: A Quick Flavor Boost

A quick and easy Hoisin Chicken with Pickled Cucumber Salad recipe that's perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 drumsticks
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baked Chicken
  • 8 pieces Chicken Drumsticks bone-in, skin-on
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce gluten-free if needed
  • 4 stalks Scallions or green onions
  • 4 cloves Garlic fresh minced preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha Sauce adjust to desired heat
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh juice preferred
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar or honey if preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt or sea salt
For the Pickled Cucumber Salad
  • 1 medium English Cucumber or any variety
  • 1 medium Shallot or yellow onion
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro or parsley if unavailable

Equipment

  • Baking tray
  • blender
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Small pot

Method
 

Baked Chicken Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375ºF (190ºC).
  2. Season chicken drumsticks with kosher salt and pepper.
  3. In a blender, combine hoisin sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, sriracha, lime juice, and rice wine vinegar; blend until smooth.
  4. Marinate chicken with half of the marinade for at least 20 minutes.
  5. Line a baking tray with non-stick foil; place marinated drumsticks on the tray and brush with reserved marinade.
  6. Bake for 15 minutes; flip, brush with marinade, and bake for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Switch oven to broil and broil each side for 3-5 minutes until skin is crispy.
Pickled Salad Instructions
  1. Combine sliced cucumber and shallot in a mixing bowl.
  2. Heat rice wine vinegar, sugar, and salt until sugar dissolves; pour over vegetables.
  3. Toss well to coat.
Serving Instructions
  1. Plate the chicken drumsticks, drizzle with reserved sauce, and garnish with cilantro.
  2. Serve with pickled cucumber salad and white rice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1drumstickCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 22gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For an extra crunch, top with sesame seeds. Marinate longer for deeper flavor.

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