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Char Siu Chicken

Easy Char Siu Chicken: Juicy Flavor in Every Bite

Experience the delightful harmony of sweet and savory with Char Siu Chicken, perfect for impressing family or guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • ¼ cup Soy Sauce
  • ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tablespoon Honey
  • 2 tablespoon Rice Vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Five-Spice Powder
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated)
  • 2 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
  • a few drops Red Food Coloring (optional)
For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Chicken Thighs Can substitute with chicken breasts if desired.
For Garnish
  • 2 stalks Green Onions Chopped

Equipment

  • Grill
  • mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Tongs
  • basting brush

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Char Siu Chicken
  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a large mixing bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, and vegetable oil. Whisk until smooth. If desired, add red food coloring.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Add chicken thighs to the marinade, coating them completely. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  3. Preheat Your Cooking Equipment: Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F (200°C). Oil the grates if using a grill.
  4. Prepare the Chicken for Cooking: Remove chicken thighs from marinade, allowing excess to drip off. Reserve marinade for basting.
  5. Cook the Chicken: Grill or bake chicken for 25-30 minutes, basting every 10 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 100gCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 26gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 330mgSugar: 6gVitamin A: 5IUCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate chicken longer for more flavor. Avoid overcrowding during cooking for even results.

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