Roasted Chicken Thighs with Plum and Hoisin Sauce

A rich, deeply flavored dish that harmonizes succulent roasted chicken with a fruity, sweet glaze. The precise pairing of dark plums and Asian hoisin sauce creates an elegant balance of caressing sweetness and subtle saltiness, establishing this as a centerpiece for any festive table.

Prep: 10 min
Servings: 4
Difficulty: Medium

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Instructions

Servings:4

1Heat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius.
2Season the chicken thighs on both sides with salt and black pepper.
3Place the chicken in the oven and roast until the skin is slightly golden.
4While the chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce by heating oil in a medium pot and adding shallots and garlic; Cook for 2-3 minutes.
5Add the jam, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar and 2 tablespoons of water.
6Bring to a boil, then lower the flame and cook for about 5 minutes, adding more water if the sauce is too thick.
7When the chicken turns golden and reaches 74 degrees Celsius in the center, brush the sauce over the chicken and return to the oven, increase the temperature to 232 degrees Celsius, and roast until the chicken is completely cooked (about 5-10 minutes).
8Alternatively, you can turn on the grill for the last few minutes to caramelize the skin.
9Serve with extra sauce if left over and garnish with green onions.

Ingredients

6 chicken thighs, excess fat removed
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
1/2 tablespoon oil
1 shallot, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/3 cup red or black plum jam
4 tablespoons hoisin sauce (gluten-free)
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
2-4 tablespoons water
1/2 tablespoon chopped green onion, for garnish

Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.4g

Chef tips

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Substitute plum jam with raspberry jam if preferred.

Culinary reasoning

A rich, deeply flavored dish that harmonizes succulent roasted chicken with a fruity, sweet glaze. The precise pairing of dark plums and Asian hoisin sauce creates an elegant balance of caressing sweetness and subtle saltiness, establishing this as a centerpiece for any festive table.

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Nutrition

Calories: 50
Protein: 0.1g
Carbs: 0.4g

Chef tips

For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Substitute plum jam with raspberry jam if preferred.