Char Siu Chicken Recipe
This Char Siu Chicken recipe is a delicious twist on the classic Chinese BBQ dish. Tender, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of spices and sauces, then roasted to perfection. A must-try for any Asian cuisine lover!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Hindu
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1 1/2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine
- 2 teaspoons light soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 drops red food coloring (optional)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon maltose
Instructions
- Trim and Marinate the Chicken: Combine all marinade ingredients. Rub chicken with the marinade and refrigerate overnight.
- Prepare for Roasting: Bring chicken to room temperature, preheat oven to 375°F, and line a baking sheet.
- Roast the Chicken: Roast chicken for 30 minutes, basting occasionally with cooked marinade.
- Finish and Serve: Check internal temperature, baste again, and roast for additional char siu crust.
Notes
- You can adjust the amount of red food coloring to achieve your desired color.
- Ensure chicken reaches the safe internal temperature for consumption.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: char siu chicken, Chinese BBQ chicken, roasted chicken thighs
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