---
title: Sweet Heat Hoisin Chicken Tacos
servings: 4
source:
  name: HelloFresh
  url: https://www.hellofresh.com/recipes/sweet-heat-hoisin-chicken-tacos-66df640f48e223afaf60f46b
prep time: 10 minutes
cook time: 10 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
difficulty: easy
allergens:
  - Sesame
  - Wheat
  - Soy
tags:
  - Calorie Smart
  - Protein Smart
  - Quick
  - Easy Prep & Clean
  - New
rating: 4.0
rating_count: 910
source_chef: Recipe Development Team
review_highlights:
  - theme: Flavor
    text: Many enjoyed the sweet-and-spicy hoisin chicken, though some found it bland; consider adding extra sauce or seasoning to taste
  - theme: Ease of prep
    text: Quick and simple to make, with a short prep time that's perfect for busy weeknights
nutrition:
  calories: 610
  protein: 39
  fat: 18
  saturated fat: 6
  carbohydrates: 68
  sugar: 29
  fiber: 2
  cholesterol: 100
  sodium: 1480
  potassium: 380
  calcium: 100
  iron: 1.5
image: "https://images.recipes.furrysalamander.com/Taco%20Recipes/Chicken/sweet-heat-hoisin-chicken-tacos.avif"
---
Wash and dry produce. Trim and thinly slice @scallions{4%unit}(separating whites from greens). Trim and finely dice half of the @cucumber{1%unit} (all for 4 servings). In a #medium bowl{}, combine scallion greens, diced cucumber, @rice wine vinegar{10%tsp}, @sugar{1%tsp} (use ½ tsp), and @salt{2%tsp} (use ¼ tsp) (1 tsp sugar and ½ tsp salt for 4). Set aside, stirring occasionally.

Open package of @chopped chicken breast{20%oz} and drain off any excess liquid. Heat a drizzle of @cooking oil{1%tsp} in a #large pan{} over medium-high heat. Add chicken and scallion whites; season with @salt{2%tsp} (to taste) and @black pepper{}. Cook, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown, ~{3%minutes}. Stir in @shredded red cabbage{8%oz}, @hoisin sauce{4%tbsp}, @sweet thai chili sauce{2%oz}, and @water{¼%cup} (1/3 cup for 4 servings). Cook, stirring occasionally, until sauce has thickened and chicken is cooked through, ~{3%minutes} more. Taste and season with salt and pepper if desired.

Wrap @flour tortillas{12%unit} in damp @paper towels{} and microwave until warm and pliable, ~{30%seconds}.

Divide tortillas between plates; fill with hoisin chicken and as much cucumber relish (draining first) as you like. Garnish with @sesame seeds{1%tbsp} and serve. Chicken is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 165°.