Hoisin-Glazed Chicken Thighs with Ginger & Scallions

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

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A perfectly balanced Asian-inspired main featuring tender chicken thighs glazed in a savory-sweet hoisin sauce, elevated by fresh ginger and scallion aromatics. This Chinese-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 37 minutes, pairs chicken thighs, hoisin sauce, low-sodium soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 385 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 22 min Serves 4 Chinese cuisine 385 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp minced fresh ginger
3 thinly sliced scallions
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame seeds

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat 1 lb bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs dry with paper towels, then season both sides with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
Step 2: Heat 1 tsp sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; add chicken skin-side down and cook for 10 minutes without moving until deeply golden and crispy.
Step 3: Flip chicken, add 3 tbsp hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce, and 1 tbsp minced fresh ginger to the skillet; simmer for 12 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature, basting occasionally.
Step 4: Stir in 1 tbsp rice vinegar and 3 thinly sliced scallions, then transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes; spoon sauce over chicken, garnish with 1 tsp sesame seeds, and serve immediately.