Description
Bring bold takeout flavors straight to your kitchen with this Delicious Char Siu Chicken. Juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a sweet and savory glaze, then roasted until perfectly caramelized with irresistibly sticky edges. This easy recipe is perfect for a quick dinner, meal prep, or impressive dinner ideas. Packed with Asian-inspired flavors, this dish fits beautifully into your collection of easy recipes and flavorful food ideas.
Ingredients
2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
1/4 teaspoon red food coloring optional
2 green onions sliced for garnish
Instructions
1. In a medium bowl whisk together soy sauce hoisin sauce honey brown sugar rice vinegar sesame oil garlic ginger Chinese five spice powder and optional red food coloring until smooth.
2. Place chicken thighs in a zip top bag or shallow dish pour marinade over and coat thoroughly. Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line baking sheet with foil and place greased wire rack on top.
4. Arrange chicken on rack reserving marinade. Roast 20 minutes.
5. Brush with reserved marinade and continue roasting 10 to 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. Broil 3 to 5 minutes to caramelize edges watching carefully.
7. Rest 5 to 10 minutes slice against the grain garnish with green onions and serve.
Notes
Marinate overnight for deeper flavor and improved tenderness.
Use a wire rack to allow even heat circulation and caramelization.
Watch carefully during broiling because the sugars in the glaze can burn quickly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
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