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This baked hoisin chicken is a quick and easy dish anyone can make at home. Moist, juicy, and delicious, it is marinated in a flavorful blend of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil before being roasted in the oven.
Delicious Chicken In Hoisin Sauce
Hoisin sauce is one of my favorite sauces in my kitchen pantry. When it comes to Chinese recipes, there are three sauces that are staples: soy sauce, oyster sauce, and hoisin sauce.
While I like the savory notes of the first two, hoisin sauce brings a completely new flavor profile to a dish. It’s savory, sweet, and rich at the same time.
I really love how adding a little bit of hoisin sauce provides a lot of depth to the overall taste of any dish like this Hoisin Shrimp with Broccoli and Hoisin Sriracha Chicken. That’s why I combined the juicy goodness of chicken drumsticks with the delicious flavor of hoisin sauce in one recipe.
This glazed hoisin chicken recipe is something you can prepare and eat at any time of day. It just takes a little over 30 minutes and an oven!
Why You’ll Love Roasted Hoisin Chicken
- Easy to make. It only takes a few minutes to prep the marinade. Once that’s done, simply pop the chicken in the oven and let it bake.
- Healthy. Unlike fried chicken, this baked hoisin chicken is a healthier option as it uses less oil and still retains its juicy, tender texture.
- Flavorful marinade. The combination of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and sesame oil creates a deliciously sweet and savory flavor that will make you want to lick your plate clean.
Looking for more healthy Asian chicken recipes? Try making Ginger Garlic Baked Chicken and Honey Lemongrass Baked Chicken.
Ingredients
- Chicken drumsticks – I use drumsticks because they are juicier and more flavorful than other cuts. You can also use boneless chicken thighs for this recipe, which will take less time to cook.
- Hoisin sauce – to be used for the marinade. It gives a unique sweet and savory flavor to the chicken. You can find it at most grocery stores or any Asian store.
- Soy sauce – balances out the sweetness of the hoisin sauce with its salty taste.
- Sesame oil – adds a nutty flavor and aroma to the marinade.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients.
How To Make Hoisin Chicken Drumsticks
Previously, I shared my Hoisin Chicken Recipe which uses chicken breast and vegetables like broccoli, carrots, and mushrooms. It’s a stir-fry dish that you can serve with rice or noodles for lunch or dinner.
This baked chicken with hoisin sauce is a different yet equally delicious meal that highlights the bold flavors of hoisin sauce. Perfect when you don’t have a lot of time to cook! And you can easily make a big batch and store it for later.
Here’s how to cook hoisin sauce chicken in the oven:
Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C). Combine the chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper.
Step 2: Transfer the chicken to a baking tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
Step 3: Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the inside of the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Broil for 1-2 minutes to get a nice charred surface.
Step 4: Remove from oven and serve immediately.
Helpful Tips for Home Cooks
- I recommend marinating the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to seep into the meat before putting it in the oven.
- You can use other chicken parts for this recipe like thighs, breasts, or wings depending on what’s available. Just be mindful of the cooking time!
- Don’t throw away the remaining hoisin chicken marinade because you can simmer it to serve as an additional glaze for the dish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hoisin sauce has a salty, tangy, and slightly sweet flavor. It is often used in Chinese cooking as a dipping sauce and glaze for meats.
These two sauces have similar flavor profiles, but hoisin sauce has a stronger umami flavor and a thicker consistency than teriyaki sauce.
Both are made with fermented soybeans. But hoisin sauce has garlic, molasses, vinegar, and Chinese five spice in it, making it thicker and more complex compared to soy sauce.
Hoisin sauce has a very mild level of heat. You can make it spicier by adding sriracha, gochujang, pepper, and chili paste/powder/flakes.
It’s not the best substitute as hoisin sauce has a distinct flavor profile. But in a pinch, you can a mixture of soy sauce, brown sugar, barbecue sauce, and Chinese five spice as a substitute for hoisin sauce.
Hoisin sauce can be used as a dipping sauce for wontons and other dumplings, sauce for noodles and stir-fries, and glaze for meats (just like in this recipe).
This roasted hoisin chicken recipe has only 351 calories per serving.
What To Serve With Baked Hoisin Chicken
Serve hoisin chicken with a bowl of steamed rice and garlic bok choy, parmesan broccoli, or Napa cabbage stir fry for a hearty meal.
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Baked Hoisin Chicken
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs (750g) chicken drumsticks
- 2 tbsp Hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 3 heavy dashes ground white pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (207°C). Combine the chicken with hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and pepper.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking tray lined with aluminum foil or parchment paper.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the inside of the chicken is thoroughly cooked and no longer pink. Broil for 1-2 minutes to get a nice charred surface.
- Remove from oven and serve immediately.
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Notes
- I recommend marinating the chicken in the marinade for at least 30 minutes to allow all the flavors to seep into the meat before putting it in the oven.
- You can use other chicken parts for this recipe like thighs, breasts, or wings depending on what’s available. Just be mindful of the cooking time!
- Don’t throw away the remaining hoisin chicken marinade because you can simmer it to serve as an additional glaze for the dish.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
I really want to share the photo of my chicken because it’s SOOO beautiful!! Thank you for the recipe! I would maybe add a little bit of heat and tang next time I make this! One thing I would like to ask is how to make the flavour to absorb to the inside of the chicken? Thank you!
Just marinate the chicken or scores the underside of the chicken.
Just noticed that the comments are from 4 years ago! This recipe however is timeless :) I sprinkled my drumsticks with some freshly roasted sesame seeds, black and white…YUUUUMMM!!!
Thank you!
Thanks for trying this baked hoisin chicken.
Love this. I used this recipe as a base. No sesame oil (too strong for me). I added fresh ginger, and chopped green onions, and Chinese five spice. My tummy is so happy. Taste exactly like sauce on Peking Duck! Now I have to go look for a store that sells duck.
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Will do! Thank you! :)
The flavors in this are amazing, love the combination!
Hi. This recipe sounds delish. Do u cover the chicken in foil first then take it off to let it brown or dont cover at all? Thx
I love the simplicity of this recipe…..amazing flavour!
Although marinating the chicken isn’t necessary, it does intensify the flavour if you let it sit for a bit. I have made this many times…love it! Thanks
can u still make this without the sesame oil?
Yes you can! :)
Put them in the oven like 10 mins ago. They already smell soo good!
Awww, thanks so much. I hope you like this baked hoisin chicken recipe.
Love the Hoisin ….
I used the Thigh meat on this, holds flavor very well and doesn’t dry out like breast…
highly recommended…!!
Thanks for sharing
Hello. I made your recipe with chicken wings tonight. They were so delicious. My 15 month old and fiancé loved them. Thank you for a finger licking good chicken recipe!
Thanks Keke For trying my baked hoisin chicken recipe.
This is my little girl’s Favourite! And my favourite too as its so easy to cook;)
Love your recipe!
Thanks Rachel for trying my baked hoisin chicken recipe!