Name: Char Siu Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: PT-493424H32M5S
Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Ingredients: 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce; 2 tablespoons honey; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 tablespoon oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 3 cloves garlic minced; 1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated; 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring optional; 2 green onions sliced; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Description

Char Siu Chicken is a sweet-savory baked chicken dish with a glossy glaze, tender texture, and rich flavor from hoisin, soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, and Chinese five spice. It is easy enough for a weeknight dinner but bold enough to feel like a special homemade takeout-style meal.

Ingredients

2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs

1/4 cup hoisin sauce

3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons honey

2 tablespoons brown sugar

1 tablespoon oyster sauce

1 tablespoon rice vinegar

1 tablespoon sesame oil

3 cloves garlic minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated

1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

1/2 teaspoon white pepper

1/4 teaspoon red food coloring optional

2 green onions sliced

1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, Chinese five spice, white pepper, and optional red food coloring until smooth.

2. Place the chicken thighs in a bowl or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.

3. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top if available. Arrange the marinated chicken in a single layer.

4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and beginning to caramelize around the edges.

5. Brush the chicken with extra sauce during the last 5 minutes of baking for a glossy finish.

6. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes, watching closely, until slightly charred in spots.

7. Rest for 5 minutes, then slice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

For the juiciest result, use chicken thighs instead of chicken breast.

Marinating overnight gives the chicken deeper flavor and better color.

Watch closely while broiling so the glaze caramelizes without burning.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner
Method: Baked
Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 365
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 16g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 17g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 36g
Cholesterol: 165mg

Keywords: char siu chicken, baked chicken thighs, hoisin chicken, Asian-style chicken