Description
Char Siu Chicken is a flavorful Chinese BBQ dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of hoisin sauce, honey, and aromatic spices, then roasted to perfection. This recipe offers a delicious alternative to traditional Char Siu pork.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
Chicken:
- 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, combine hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five-spice powder, garlic, and food coloring (if using).
- Marinate Chicken: Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or dish, pour marinade over them, seal, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: To 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on top.
- Roast Chicken: Arrange marinated chicken on the rack, reserving excess marinade. Roast for 25–30 minutes, basting with marinade halfway through. Broil for 2–3 minutes for caramelization.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This dish pairs well with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or in bao buns.
- For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken over medium heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 880mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 165mg
