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Char Siu Chicken

A deliciously sweet and savory Chinese BBQ chicken dish, marinated and roasted to perfection.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce preferably low sodium
  • 1/4 cup honey for sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on for best flavor

Method
 

Prepare the Marinade
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
  2. Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for basting later.
Marinate the Chicken
  1. Place the chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken.
  2. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it on a baking sheet lined with foil.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade halfway through, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
  4. For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of cooking.
Serve
  1. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  2. Serve with steamed rice and vegetables, drizzled with any remaining sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 3gFiber: 1gSugar: 12g

Notes

For a more authentic flavor, consider using a charcoal grill instead of the oven.

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