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Char Siu Chicken

Savory Char Siu Chicken: Juicy & Easy Cantonese Delight

This easy Char Siu Chicken recipe guarantees juicy, tender chicken with unbeatable flavor, capturing the essence of Cantonese cuisine.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 3 tablespoons Hoisin Sauce adds essential sweetness
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce rich umami flavor
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce delicious seafood depth
  • 2 tablespoons Honey natural sweetness
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing Wine or dry sherry
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil infuses nutty richness
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder introduces aromatic warmth
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar intensifies sweetness
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced, adds savory punch
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger grated, provides zesty warmth
  • 1/4 teaspoon Red Food Coloring optional for traditional hue
For the Chicken
  • 1 1/2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs guarantee tenderness

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • large resealable plastic bag
  • foil-lined baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Chinese Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red food coloring. Whisk until well blended.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a large resealable bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated. Seal the bag and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a wire rack over a foil-lined baking sheet.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on the wire rack. Reserve the marinade for basting.
  5. Bake the chicken for 25 to 30 minutes, basting with reserved marinade every 10 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Switch to broil and cook for an additional 5 minutes until charred.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve with jasmine rice, steamed vegetables, or in bao buns.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piecesCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate overnight and avoid overcrowding in the oven for even cooking.

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