Hoisin-Glazed Chicken Thighs

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The Chinese, who know a thing or two about roasting sweet glazed meats and poultry, were the inspiration for this recipe's five-spice rub and glossy glaze.

Submitted by debbie
Updated on October 16, 2023
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
16
Yield:
16 chicken thighs
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 16 servings

Rub:

  • 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder

  • 2 tablespoons Hungarian paprika

  • 2 tablespoons coarse salt

  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic

  • 2 teaspoons ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard

  • 16 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs

Glaze:

  • 1 cup hoisin sauce

  • ¼ cup soy sauce

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 2 tablespoons dark sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger

  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic

  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

Directions

  1. Combine five-spice powder, paprika, salt, garlic, pepper, and mustard in a bowl. Rub over both sides of chicken.

  2. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and five-spice powder in a bowl to create the glaze.

  3. Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.

  4. Grill chicken, covered, turning once, until lightly browned, 4 to 6 minutes. Reduce heat to low. Continue cooking, covered and turning and brushing with the glaze every 5 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink in the middle, an additional 15 to 20 minutes.

Recipe Tip

Five-spice powder is a prepared seasoning that often includes star anise, cloves, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and pepper. It can be found in the spice or Asian food section of the grocery store.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

223 Calories
11g Fat
11g Carbs
20g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 16
Calories 223
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 3g 13%
Cholesterol 71mg 24%
Sodium 1268mg 55%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 28mg 2%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.