Description
This Char Siu Chicken recipe offers a delightful twist on traditional Chinese BBQ flavors, featuring succulent boneless chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, then oven-roasted to tender perfection with a hint of charred goodness.
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 3 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- Red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)
Instructions
- Mix Marinade: Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, Shaoxing wine, oyster sauce, sesame oil, garlic, five spice powder, white pepper, and red food coloring (if using).
- Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Heat oven to 400°F (200°C), place a wire rack over a lined baking sheet.
- Roast Chicken: Arrange marinated chicken on the rack, roast for 25–30 minutes, turning and basting halfway through. Broil for a charred finish.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
- For a grilled version, cook chicken over medium heat, basting and flipping often. Marinade also suits pork tenderloin or tofu.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Oven-Roasted
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 pound
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
