Juicy and Tender Char Siu Chicken
A flavorful twist on the classic Char Siu Chicken, featuring succulent marinaded chicken thighs that caramelize beautifully in the oven.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 160 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine (Shaoxing wine)
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Green onions for garnish
- Sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and food coloring (if using) in a bowl to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
- Arrange marinated chicken thighs on the rack, skin side up, and pour the remaining marinade over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, brushing with additional marinade halfway through, until cooked through and caramelized.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes, then slice and serve garnished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider marinating the chicken overnight. Use a meat thermometer to check for doneness (165°F/74°C).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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