Hoisin-Glazed Chicken With Sugar Snap Peas

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Hoisin-Glazed Chicken With Sugar Snap Peas
16 min.
6
355kcal

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This Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with Sugar Snap Peas is an easy and delicious dish that's perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a casual weekend lunch. Ready in just 16 minutes, this recipe is a real time-saver without compromising on flavor. The chicken is glazed in a mouthwatering combination of hoisin sauce, honey, lime juice, and soy sauce, resulting in a sweet and tangy flavor that's sure to tantalize your taste buds. The addition of toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds adds a nutty aroma and a subtle crunch to the dish. The sugar snap peas, with their bright green color and crisp texture, provide a refreshing contrast to the savory chicken. This dish is not only tasty but also nutritious, offering a good source of protein and essential vitamins and minerals. It's also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for those with dietary restrictions. Serve this Hoisin-Glazed Chicken with a side of steamed rice or roasted potatoes for a heartier meal. Don't forget to garnish with some fresh herbs for added flavor and color. Impress your family and friends with this simple yet impressive dish that's sure to become a new favorite in your recipe repertoire.

Ingredients

  •  garlic clove minced
  • tablespoons hoisin sauce 
  • tablespoon honey 
  • 0.3 teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoons juice of lime fresh
  • tablespoons soy sauce low-sodium
  • 0.5 cup roasted peppers red sliced
  • pound rotisserie chicken cut cut into 6 pieces
  • teaspoon sesame oil toasted
  • 0.5 tablespoon sesame seed toasted
  • pound sugar snap peas fresh trimmed

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • whisk
  • pot
  • stove

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil.
  2. Add peas, and cook for 12 minutes or until tender but still bright green.
  3. Drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  4. Whisk together the hoisin sauce and the next three ingredients (through honey); heat in a large skillet over medium heat. Once mixture begins to bubble, add garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, for 12 minutes.
  5. Add chicken pieces, and stir about 1 minute or until heated through.
  6. Transfer chicken and sauce to a large bowl; toss until chicken is well glazed.
  7. Return skillet to stove, add sesame oil, and heat over medium-high heat.
  8. Add snap peas and roasted peppers; cook about 2 minutes or until heated through. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt; remove from heat.
  9. Divide chicken among 6 plates, and sprinkle evenly with sesame seeds.
  10. Serve peas alongside chicken.

Nutrition Facts

Calories355kcal
Protein49.98%
Fat34.78%
Carbs15.24%

Properties

Glycemic Index
19.55
Glycemic Load
1.58
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
9.2317390752875%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.11mg
Hesperetin
0.45mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:355.04kcal
17.75%
Fat:13.83g
21.28%
Saturated Fat:3.5g
21.91%
Carbohydrates:13.64g
4.55%
Net Carbohydrates:11.16g
4.06%
Sugar:8.23g
9.14%
Cholesterol:145.39mg
48.46%
Sodium:1106.29mg
48.1%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Protein:44.72g
89.44%
Vitamin C:52.49mg
63.62%
Vitamin K:19.07µg
18.16%
Vitamin A:885.51IU
17.71%
Manganese:0.27mg
13.74%
Iron:1.94mg
10.8%
Fiber:2.48g
9.93%
Folate:39.04µg
9.76%
Vitamin B6:0.17mg
8.47%
Vitamin B1:0.13mg
8.42%
Magnesium:27.96mg
6.99%
Vitamin B5:0.61mg
6.06%
Phosphorus:60.09mg
6.01%
Potassium:209.34mg
5.98%
Copper:0.12mg
5.96%
Vitamin B2:0.1mg
5.79%
Calcium:49.83mg
4.98%
Vitamin B3:0.72mg
3.59%
Zinc:0.36mg
2.42%
Vitamin E:0.36mg
2.41%
Selenium:1.07µg
1.53%
Source:My Recipes