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Savory Char Siu Chicken

Savory Char Siu Chicken: A BBQ Feast for Home Cooks

Savory Char Siu Chicken offers a delicious blend of sweet and smoky flavors, perfect for a BBQ feast at home.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Hoisin Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce use tamari for gluten-free
  • 1/4 cup Honey
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce can substitute with more soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Vinegar can use apple cider vinegar
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced or garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese Five-Spice Powder or a mix of cinnamon, star anise, ginger, and cloves
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil omit for a lighter flavor
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Green Onions optional
  • 2 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional

Equipment

  • oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • resealable bag
  • Baking Sheet
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, Chinese five-spice powder, and sesame oil in a mixing bowl.
  3. Marinate chicken thighs in a resealable bag with marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
  4. Let the chicken rest at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cooking.
  5. Arrange the marinated chicken on a foil-lined baking sheet.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, checking for a golden, glossy appearance.
  7. Thicken the reserved marinade by boiling in a saucepan for about 10 minutes.
  8. Broil the chicken for 2-3 minutes after brushing with thickened marinade until caramelized.
  9. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing. Serve with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 27gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Marinate overnight for the best flavor infusion. Use a thermometer to check the internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

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