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Char Siu Chicken

Char Siu Chicken: Sweet and Savory Asian Delight to Savor

Indulge in the delightful flavors of Char Siu Chicken, a tender Asian barbecue dish that combines sweet and savory notes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin sauce Can be substituted with plum sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey Maple syrup works as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster sauce Omit for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar Apple cider vinegar is an alternative
  • 2 cloves Garlic (minced) Substitute with garlic powder if needed
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder Consider making a homemade blend
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame oil Can be replaced with vegetable oil
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs Main protein source
Optional Glaze
  • Reserved marinade Heated and thickened for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Resealable bag

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, Chinese five-spice powder, and sesame oil. Whisk until well blended.
  3. Place the chicken thighs into a resealable bag and pour half of the marinade over them. Seal and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Allow the chicken to sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking. Line a baking sheet with foil.
  5. Arrange the chicken thighs on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25 to 30 minutes until cooked through.
  6. While baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Heat until boiling, then reduce to simmer for about 10 minutes.
  7. Remove the chicken from the oven, brush with thickened glaze, and broil for 2 to 3 minutes.
  8. Let the chicken rest for about 5 minutes, then slice and serve with remaining glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 30gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 10gCalcium: 10mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for best flavor. Check cook time if using chicken breasts. Keep an eye on the broiler to prevent burning. Let chicken rest before slicing to retain juiciness.

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