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Char Siu Chicken

Irresistible Char Siu Chicken with Sweet Sticky Glaze

Char Siu Chicken features a sweet sticky glaze made from hoisin and soy sauces, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Hoisin Sauce Substitute with a mix of soy sauce and sugar if needed.
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari works for gluten-free.
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Can be omitted for vegetarian version.
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Brown sugar is a good alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons Shaoxing Wine Replace with dry sherry or broth.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Can be omitted if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Five-Spice Powder Use cinnamon and star anise if unavailable.
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar White sugar can be used in a pinch.
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced) Fresh garlic is preferred.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) Powdered ginger can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring (optional) Can be omitted.
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts.

Equipment

  • Medium bowl
  • wire rack
  • Baking tray
  • aluminum foil
  • Whisk
  • Brush

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red food coloring. Whisk together until smooth and well-blended.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a wire rack and line a baking tray with aluminum foil.
  4. Remove the marinated chicken and let it sit for 15 minutes. Allow excess marinade to drip off before placing on the wire rack.
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C) and has a caramelized exterior.
  6. Baste the chicken every 10 minutes with reserved marinade during baking for extra flavor.
  7. In the last 5 minutes, switch to broil for a charred finish, watching carefully to avoid burning.
  8. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm, garnished with chopped green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight and use a meat thermometer to ensure proper doneness.

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