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Saucy Plum Chicken Recipe

Saucy Plum Chicken Recipe
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4.9 from 16 reviews

Saucy Plum Chicken is a delectable Asian-inspired dish featuring tender chicken thighs cooked in a flavorful plum sauce. The sweet and savory flavors blend beautifully, creating a dish that is sure to impress. Serve it with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.

Ingredients

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Chicken:

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Sauce:

  • 1 small onion, finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 cup plum jam or preserves
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth
  • 2 teaspoons cornstarch mixed with 2 teaspoons water

Garnish:

  • 2 green onions, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds for garnish

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken: Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
  2. Cook the chicken: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 4–5 minutes per side until golden brown and nearly cooked through. Remove the chicken and set aside.
  3. Prepare the sauce: In the same skillet, add the onion and cook until softened. Stir in garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. Add plum jam, soy sauce, rice vinegar, hoisin sauce, and chicken broth. Simmer for 2–3 minutes. Add the cornstarch slurry and simmer until the sauce thickens.
  4. Combine and simmer: Return the chicken to the pan, coat with sauce, and simmer for 5–7 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
  5. Garnish and serve: Garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • This dish pairs well with steamed rice, quinoa, or noodles.
  • You can substitute apricot or peach jam if plum jam is unavailable.
  • For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in soy sauce and ginger for 30 minutes before cooking.

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