Sheet Pan Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy
Juicy chicken thighs roasted with a sticky hoisin glaze alongside tender bok choy make an easy and flavorful one-pan Asian meal. This asian fusion-inspired chicken ready in about 45 minutes pairs (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs, hoisin sauce, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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.
Ingredients
- 6 (about 2 lbs) bone-in chicken thighs
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp, grated fresh ginger
- 4 heads, halved lengthwise baby bok choy
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp, toasted sesame seeds
- 2, thinly sliced scallions
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 425°F. In a bowl, whisk together 1/3 cup hoisin sauce, 2 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp sesame oil, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tbsp grated ginger.
- Step 2: Place 6 bone-in chicken thighs on a large rimmed baking sheet and brush both sides generously with the hoisin glaze.
- Step 3: Toss 4 halved baby bok choy with 2 tbsp vegetable oil and arrange around the chicken thighs on the sheet.
- Step 4: Roast for 25-30 minutes, turning bok choy once halfway, until chicken skin is caramelized and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F) and bok choy is tender.
- Step 5: Sprinkle with 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds and 2 thinly sliced scallions before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Sheet Pan Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy take to make?
Total time is about 45 minutes (15 min prep + 30 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Sheet Pan Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep hoisin sauce from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Sheet Pan Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Sheet Pan Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Sheet Pan Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Bok Choy?
Asian Fusion chicken like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.