How to Make it Gluten Free?

The soy sauce will have wheat, so look for a gluten-free variety like coconut aminos or tamari. The taste may be altered, but it will still be delicious! (Coconut aminos aka coconut sauce has a sweet taste.) You will also need a <a href="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gluten+free+hoisin+sauce&crid=BH3XAM2KY1FI&sprefix=gluten+free+hoisin+sauc%2Caps%2C144&linkCode=ll2&tag=busydaydinner-20&linkId=c5aa84af24d14a2f8a65905187bb8304&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" target="_blank" data-type="URL" data-id="https://www.amazon.com/s?k=gluten+free+hoisin+sauce&crid=BH3XAM2KY1FI&sprefix=gluten+free+hoisin+sauc%2Caps%2C144&linkCode=ll2&tag=busydaydinner-20&linkId=c5aa84af24d14a2f8a65905187bb8304&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored">gluten free hoisin sauce .

Can I use chicken thighs instead or drumsticks?

You can use boneless skinless chicken thighs with this recipe. The cook time may vary, so make sure that the chicken meat reaches 165F.

Is there a substitute for hoisin sauce if I don't have it on hand?

It's preferred you use hoisin sauce. It's a blend of soybean paste (or soy sauce), garlic, sesame oil, chiles, and sugar. The Recipe Critic has a beautiful homemade hoisin sauce recipe . If you don't have any of the ingredients you can try a teriyaki sauce, or play around with soy sauce, garlic, and something to sweeten it. However, I recommend sticking with what the recipe calls for .