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Char Siu Chicken

Sweet and Savory Char Siu Chicken: Your New Dinner Favorite

This Char Siu Chicken is a sweet and savory dish that brings the taste of Chinese BBQ to your home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce or mushroom soy for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Sesame Oil optional
For the Chicken
  • 2 pounds Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs can substitute chicken breasts

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing bowl
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Plastic Bag
  • Saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and gather your ingredients.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  3. Place chicken thighs in a resealable bag, pour half the marinade over, coat well, seal, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  4. 30 minutes before baking, let the chicken sit at room temperature. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  5. Arrange chicken thighs evenly on the baking sheet with space between each piece.
  6. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C) and the chicken is golden brown.
  7. Simmer the reserved marinade in a saucepan until thickened, then brush over the baked chicken.
  8. Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to caramelize the glaze, watching closely to prevent burning.
  9. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serve with steamed jasmine rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for the best flavor and make use of the reserved marinade as a glaze for added richness.

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