Five-Spice Chicken Breasts With Hoisin Glaze Recipe

Name: Five-Spice Chicken Breasts With Hoisin Glaze
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 1/2 cups water; 1/3 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal); 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar; 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons five-spice powder; 4 (6-ounce) boneless chicken breast halves; 1 cup ice; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil; 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger; 1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce; 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder; Cooking spray

Servings: persons

3 1/2 cups water
1/3 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal)
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons five-spice powder
4 (6-ounce) boneless chicken breast halves
1 cup ice
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
Cooking spray

1
Combine first 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring until salt and sugar dissolve. Stir in 2 tablespoons five-spice powder. Pour salt mixture into a large zip-top plastic bag. Rinse chicken with cold water. Add chicken and ice to bag; seal. Refrigerate 2 hours, turning bag occasionally. Remove chicken from bag; discard brine. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
2
Combine hoisin sauce and next 5 ingredients (hoisin sauce through 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder).
3
Prepare the grill for indirect grilling, heating one side to medium and leaving one side with no heat.
4
Place chicken, skin side down, on grill rack coated with cooking spray over medium heat side. Close lid; grill chicken 8 minutes on each side, brushing occasionally with hoisin sauce mixture. Place chicken, skin side up, on unheated side; brush with hoisin sauce mixture. Grill an additional 5 minutes or until done. Discard skin; serve immediately.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 1/2 cups water, 1/3 cup kosher salt (such as Diamond Crystal), 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Five-Spice Chicken Breasts With Hoisin Glaze falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Five-Spice Chicken Breasts With Hoisin Glaze

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