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BBQ chicken thighs with hoisin sauce glaze

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Ingredients:

  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil + extra for greasing the grill grate
  • 8 chicken thighs with skin and bones
  • 2 tbsp finely grated peeled ginger root
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 0.5 cups ketchup
  • 0.5 cup hoisin sauce
  • 0.5 tbsp. dry sherry
  • 2 tsp. dark sesame oil
  • 2 teaspoons soy sauce
  • 1.5 tsp Asian garlic chili sauce
  • Cooked broccoli and white rice, to serve

Preparation:

  1. Preheat an outdoor grill to medium heat.
  2. Generously season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Lightly oil the grill grate. Grill the chicken until grill marks appear and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (76°C), about 15 minutes per side.
  3. While the chicken is frying, prepare the sauce.:

    Heat vegetable oil in a small saucepan over high heat. Add ginger and garlic and sauté until softened, 1-2 minutes. Add ketchup, hoisin, sherry, sesame oil, soy sauce, and chili garlic sauce. Stir until smooth and bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Brush the chicken thighs with about 1/2 cup of the sauce several times during the last 5 minutes of frying.
  5. Serve the chicken with the remaining sauce and steamed broccoli and white rice.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 1077, Total Fat 74g, Saturated Fat 19g, Protein 67g, Carbohydrates 30g, Fiber 2g, Cholesterol 379mg, Sodium 1262mg, Sugars 16g.

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