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Char Siu Chicken

Irresistible Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Sticky Glaze

Enjoy flavorful Char Siu Chicken with a sweet sticky glaze made from hoisin, soy, and oyster sauces.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium if preferred
  • 1/4 cup Oyster Sauce or mix soy sauce with sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil optional but recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder or ground cinnamon and cloves
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar or more honey
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) fresh is best
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger (grated) or use ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring optional
Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs substitute with chicken breasts if necessary

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • wire rack
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red food coloring if desired. Whisk until smooth to form a marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, coating thoroughly. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) about 20 minutes before baking.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and arrange on a wire rack over a baking sheet.
  5. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden-brown.
  6. Baste the chicken with reserved marinade after 10 minutes, continue basting every 10 minutes until done.
  7. Switch to broil for the last 5 minutes for a caramelized finish.
  8. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving over rice or noodles, garnished with sliced green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate chicken overnight. Monitor the broiling step closely to prevent burning. Use thighs for a juicier texture.

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