Hoisin Chicken Recipe

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Hoisin Chicken
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  1. TECHNIQUE TO CUT CHICKEN CHINESE-STYLE:
  2. Rinse chicken.
  3. On heavy cutting board, set chicken breast side up.
  4. Cut in half lengthwise, veering slightly to one or other side of breastbone and backbone; you will have separated the chicken completely in half.
  5. Remove and discard backbone (optional).
  6. Raise each leg up slightly from breast section; cut through ball and socket joint to remove each leg. Cut through knee joint of each leg separating drumstick and thigh.
  7. Pull each wing away from breast, cutting through the joint next to breast.
  8. Cut each drumstick, thigh and breast piece crosswise into three pieces, cutting completely through bones.
  9. Cut each wing into two pieces.
  10. You should end up with 22 small serving-size pieces.
  11. HOISIN CHICKEN:.
  12. In small bowl, combine 1 tablespoon cornstarch, water, sherry, vinegar, hoisin sauce, soy sauce and bouillon granules; mix well. Set aside.
  13. Add remaining 1/2 cup cornstarch in large bowl. Add chicken pieces and stir to coat well.
  14. In large skillet or wok, heat oil over high heat to 375°F Add 1/3 of the chicken pieces, one at a time, to the hot oil; cook until no longer pink in center, about 5 minutes. Drain chicken on paper towels. Repeat until all chicken is cooked.
  15. Discard all but 2 tablespoons oil from skillet. Add ginger and stir-fry 1 minute. Add onions and stir-fry for another minute. Add broccoli, red pepper and mushrooms and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  16. Stir cornstarch mixture and add to skillet. Cook and stir until sauce boils and thickens.
  17. Return chicken to skillet. Cook and stir until chicken is thoroughly heated, about 2 minutes.
  18. Serve over hot Vermicelli and garnish, if desired.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 490.72 Kcal (2055 kJ)
Calories from fat 111.9 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12.43g 19%
Cholesterol 792.44mg 264%
Sodium 761.86mg 32%
Potassium 966.42mg 21%
Total Carbs 28.65g 10%
Sugars 5.57g 22%
Dietary Fiber 2.87g 11%
Protein 57.11g 114%
Vitamin C 110.4mg 184%
Vitamin A 9.1mg 302%
Iron 18.9mg 105%
Calcium 67.8mg 7%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 101.02 Kcal (423 kJ)
Calories from fat 23.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.56g 19%
Cholesterol 163.13mg 264%
Sodium 156.84mg 32%
Potassium 198.95mg 21%
Total Carbs 5.9g 10%
Sugars 1.15g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.59g 11%
Protein 11.76g 114%
Vitamin C 22.7mg 184%
Vitamin A 1.9mg 302%
Iron 3.9mg 105%
Calcium 14mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 10.3
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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