Char Siu Chicken
Char Siu Chicken is a flavorful Chinese-style roasted chicken marinated in a sweet and savory red barbecue sauce, perfect for a delicious dinner with an authentic taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red food coloring (optional, for traditional color)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, minced garlic, sesame oil, and red food coloring (if using) to make the marinade.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, making sure they are well coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
- Arrange the marinated chicken thighs on the rack, reserving the marinade.
- Bake the chicken for 20 minutes, basting with reserved marinade halfway through.
- Turn the broiler on and broil the chicken for 3-5 minutes until charred and caramelized. Watch carefully to avoid burning.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, serve Char Siu Chicken with steamed jasmine rice and sautéed bok choy or garnish with sliced scallions and sesame seeds.