Irresistible Char Siu Chicken: Sweet, Sticky, and Homemade

This Char Siu Chicken recipe is a delicious blend of sweet and savory flavors that transport you to a Cantonese street market.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Marinating Time 4

Total Time 4 45

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Cantonese

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

Marinade Ingredients

1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
1/4 cup Soy Sauce
1/4 cup Oyster Sauce
2 tbsp Honey
1/4 cup Shaoxing Wine (or Dry Sherry) or substitute with chicken broth and vinegar
1 tbsp Sesame Oil
1 tbsp Five-Spice Powder
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
4 cloves Garlic minced
1 inch Ginger grated
1 tbsp Red Food Coloring (optional)

Chicken Ingredients

2 lbs Chicken Thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred
2 lbs Chicken Breasts optional

Equipment

Mixing Bowl
Wire Rack
Baking Tray
Meat Thermometer

Method

Preparation

In a large mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until smooth.
Coat chicken thighs thoroughly in the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a wire rack over a foil-lined baking tray.
Remove chicken from marinade, allowing excess to drip off, and arrange on the wire rack.
Bake for 25-30 minutes, checking for a glossy, caramelized exterior.
Baste every 10 minutes during baking with reserved marinade.
Broil for the last 5 minutes for caramelization.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider marinating overnight for maximum flavor. Use a meat thermometer for optimal doneness.

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