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Char Siu Chicken

Char Siu Chicken: Sweet BBQ Flavor You Can’t Resist

Char Siu Chicken is a savory-sweet dish that combines tender chicken with a flavorful marinade, perfect for dinners and gatherings.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free
  • 2 tablespoons Honey Can substitute with brown sugar or maple syrup
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Use mushroom-based alternative for vegetarian version
  • 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar Can use apple cider vinegar or lemon juice
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder Can substitute with a mix of cinnamon, star anise, and garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil Can skip for lower-fat version
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts
For Serving
  • 4 cups Steamed Jasmine Rice
  • 2 cups Stir-Fried Vegetables

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Resealable Plastic Bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Wire Rack
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Gather ingredients and prepare the marinade.
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  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Whisk until smooth.
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  3. Marinate chicken thighs with half of the marinade in a resealable bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
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  4. Remove chicken from refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
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  5. Arrange chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through and caramelized.
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  6. Simmer the reserved marinade in a saucepan for about 10 minutes until it thickens.
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  7. Brush the chicken with the thickened marinade, set oven to broil and broil for 2-3 minutes until caramelized.
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  8. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes, slice, and serve over rice or alongside vegetables.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Longer marination deepens flavor. Monitor while broiling to prevent burning.

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