HOISIN CHICKEN WITH CUCUMBER SALAD

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 scallions, coarsely chopped
5 cloves garlic
1 2-inch piece fresh ginger, sliced
1 jalapeno pepper, stemmed and halved (remove seeds for less heat)
Zest and juice of 2 limes, plus lime wedges for garnish
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 pounds skin-on chicken thighs and drumsticks (separate pieces)
1/2 cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons sugar
Kosher salt
1 seedless cucumber, thinly sliced
1/2 red onion, thinly sliced

Steps:

  • Prepare the chicken: Preheat a grill to medium on one side. Combine the hoisin sauce, scallions, garlic, ginger, jalapeno, lime zest and juice, vinegar, and salt and pepper to taste in a mini food processor or blender; process until almost smooth. Season the chicken with salt; toss with the hoisin mixture in a large bowl.
  • Make the salad: Bring the vinegar, sugar and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring. Remove from the heat; stir in 1/4 cup ice cubes until melted. Toss the cucumber and red onion in a serving bowl with the vinegar mixture; place in the refrigerator.
  • Grill the chicken over direct heat until the skin is crisp, 5 minutes per side, basting with extra marinade. Transfer to the cooler side of the grill; cover and grill until cooked through, 10 to 15 more minutes. Serve with the cucumber salad and lime wedges.

Ayesha Qasim
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The chicken was a bit dry, but the cucumber salad was good.


John Mason
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think I might try it again with less hoisin sauce.


TIK Tom
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I'm not a huge fan of hoisin sauce, but I really enjoyed this dish. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the cucumber salad was refreshing.


Lunezo Gqomo
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great make-ahead meal.


Mary Britton
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I love the combination of the hoisin chicken and the cucumber salad. It's a perfect balance of flavors.


Nasreen Bano
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The hoisin sauce is the star of this dish. It's so flavorful and it really makes the chicken shine.


Amber Maskrey
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This dish is definitely a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for several parties and it's always a hit.


Sandy Riggleman
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this recipe definitely fits the bill. The hoisin sauce is amazing and the chicken is cooked to perfection.


coc fighter
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This dish is perfect for a summer cookout. It's light and refreshing, and it's easy to make ahead of time.


Faraz Sahotra
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This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the cucumber salad and they even ate the chicken!


Bishal Yadav
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I've never made hoisin chicken before, but this recipe made it easy. The chicken was delicious and the cucumber salad was a great way to balance out the flavors.


DILAWAR ABBAS
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family.


Tabbsum Wardag
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the hoisin chicken and the cucumber salad.


Harka Bahadur
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll be making it again and again.


Roma Shul
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely recommend it to others.


Emily Msimang
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the cucumber salad was a great complement.


NBA Richkid
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped peanuts to the cucumber salad for extra crunch.


Tonya Chambers
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The hoisin sauce is perfectly balanced and the chicken is always cooked to perfection.


Gladys Jean Estay
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This hoisin chicken with cucumber salad was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the cucumber salad was refreshing and light.