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Delicious Char Siu Chicken

Savory Delicious Char Siu Chicken with a Sticky Glaze

This Delicious Char Siu Chicken offers tender chicken thighs with a glossy, sweet-savory glaze, ideal for quick dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Essential for the marinade base.
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce Provides necessary sweetness.
  • 1/4 cup Honey Aids in caramelization.
  • 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar Enhances richness.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, adds savory note.
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger Grated, offers spice and brightness.
  • 2 teaspoons Sesame Oil Contributes nutty aroma.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar Provides acidity.
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder Infuses warm spices.
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Optional for traditional hue.
For Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs Juiciest cut, absorbs flavors well.
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Green Onions Chopped for garnish.
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds Optional for crunch.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking tray
  • Parchment paper
  • whisk
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade. Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, rice vinegar, Chinese five-spice powder, and red food coloring until smooth.
  2. Marinate Chicken. Coat chicken thighs with marinade in a dish or bag. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat Oven. Set oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
  4. Bake Chicken. Arrange chicken on tray. Bake for 25-30 minutes, basting halfway through.
  5. Broil (Optional). Broil for 2-3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
  6. Rest and Serve. Rest chicken for 5 minutes, slice, garnish, and serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 24gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, marinate overnight and monitor during broiling to prevent burning.

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