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Char Siu Chicken

Savory Char Siu Chicken: A Comforting Home-Cooked Gem

Char Siu Chicken is a flavorful and comforting dish that brings a taste of Cantonese culture to your table.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 cup Hoisin Sauce Adds sweetness and depth
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Provides umami, substitute for soy-free option
  • 2 tablespoons Oyster Sauce Enhances flavor depth, optional
  • 1/4 cup Honey Balances savory with sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Shaoxing Wine Adds complexity, can substitute or omit
  • 1 tablespoon Sesame Oil Introduces nutty flavor, skip if allergies
  • 1 tablespoon Five-Spice Powder Provides warm, aromatic notes
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar Essential for caramelization
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced, infuses flavor depth
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated, adds a warm zing
  • 1 teaspoon Red Food Coloring Optional for visual appeal
Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs Perfect for this recipe

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Wire Rack
  • Baking Tray
  • meat thermometer

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Prepare Marinade: Whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, five-spice powder, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, and optional red food coloring until smooth.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Coat chicken thighs with the marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  3. Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking tray with wire rack.
  4. Drain Chicken: Let excess marinade drip off the chicken before placing on the wire rack.
  5. Bake Chicken: Bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Baste: Baste every 10 minutes during baking with reserved marinade.
  7. Broil: Broil for the last 5 minutes for a caramelized finish.
  8. Serve: Let rest, slice, and serve over rice or noodles, garnished with green onions or sesame seeds.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For optimal flavor, marinate overnight and use a meat thermometer for perfect doneness.

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