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Nicole Grace

Char Siu Chicken: Discover the Flavorful Recipe Now!

Char Siu Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled or baked to perfection, often served with rice or steamed vegetables.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring optional

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if using. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
  3. Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting.
  5. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice char. If baking, place the chicken on a lined baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
  6. Once cooked, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve hot with rice or steamed vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier version, add 1-2 teaspoons of sriracha or chili paste to the marinade.
  • Try using pork tenderloin instead of chicken for a traditional char siu flavor.

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