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Char Siu Chicken

Char Siu Chicken: Sweet, Savory Joy from Your Kitchen

This Char Siu Chicken brings savory-sweet flavors of Cantonese street food right to your table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Adds a sweet, thick gloss
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Infuses the chicken with umami
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Essential for the perfect marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Helps the chicken caramelize
  • 1 tablespoon Shaoxing Wine Offers aromatic depth
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Contributes nuttiness
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder Creates a signature flavor profile
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Amplifies sweetness during cooking
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Brings aromatic depth
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) Provides a refreshing kick
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring (optional) For traditional color
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs Ideal for marinating

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Baking tray
  • wire rack
  • whisk

Method
 

Marinating and Cooking
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red food coloring. Whisk until smooth. Coat the chicken thighs thoroughly in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  3. Line a baking tray with aluminum foil and place a wire rack over it. Arrange the marinated chicken thighs skin-side up on the wire rack.
  4. Bake the Char Siu Chicken for 25-30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes with the reserved marinade until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  5. In the last 5 minutes, switch to broil mode for a charred exterior; monitor closely to prevent burning.
  6. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, allow marinated chicken to come to room temperature before refrigerating. Baste frequently while baking for a perfect glaze.

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