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Char Siu Chicken

Savory Char Siu Chicken for a Flavorful Home Feast

Char Siu Chicken is a savory dish that replicates iconic flavors of traditional Chinese BBQ in your home.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Can substitute with BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Agave syrup or maple syrup can be used
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder Use a mix of cinnamon, cloves, and star anise if needed
  • 3 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is ideal
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Optional for color
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless Chicken Thighs or Breasts Thighs are juicier, breasts are leaner

Equipment

  • Large Bowl
  • Baking sheet
  • foil
  • whisk

Method
 

Marination and Roasting
  1. In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and red food coloring if desired. Add the chicken and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
  3. Remove the chicken from the fridge, place on the prepared baking sheet, and reserve any leftover marinade for basting.
  4. Roast for about 25-30 minutes, basting with reserved marinade every 10 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
  5. Allow the chicken to rest on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before slicing.
  6. Slice the chicken and serve over steamed rice or in bao buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for best flavor. Use reserved marinade for basting to enhance adherence of glaze.

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