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Char Siu Chicken

Irresistible Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Savory Glaze

This Char Siu Chicken recipe captures the essence of Cantonese BBQ with its sweet and savory glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for vegetarian option.
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 3 tablespoons Chinese Shaoxing Wine (or Dry Sherry) You can replace it with chicken broth and vinegar for alcohol-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Oil
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar
  • 3 cloves Garlic (Minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (Grated)
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring (Optional)
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs Chicken breasts can be used but may dry out faster.

Equipment

  • Medium-sized bowl
  • Whisk
  • Baking Tray
  • Wire rack
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Char Siu Chicken
  1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray with a wire rack.
  4. Arrange the marinated chicken on the wire rack and bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked.
  5. Baste the chicken every 10 minutes with reserved marinade for added flavor.
  6. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, switch to broil for a charred finish.
  7. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate the chicken overnight for best results and use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).

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