Char Siu Chicken
This Char Siu Chicken recipe offers a deliciously sticky, sweet, and tangy flavor, perfect for a dramatic midweek dinner.
Ingredients
For the Marinade
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce Hoisin is essential for flavor.
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey Can substitute with brown sugar if needed.
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder Keeps extra in pantry.
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- to taste salt and pepper
For the Chicken
- 4 pieces chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on) Boneless skinless chicken can be used but loses flavor.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag or a shallow dish and pour the marinade over them. Seal or cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Remove chicken from the marinade and place on a baking sheet lined with foil.
- Roast for 25-30 minutes, basting with marinade halfway through, until chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
- Enjoy your delicious Char Siu Chicken!
Notes
Basting twice is great; don’t overbaste in the last five minutes to avoid burning. Tips: if there’s extra marinade, spoon it and reduce quickly. Use timers to help manage cooking.