Char Siu Chicken Recipe
If you love bold flavors, this Char Siu Chicken Recipe is perfect. It is a delicious Asian-inspired dish with sticky, sweet, and savory notes.
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chicken thighs skinless and boneless
- 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- Red food coloring optional
Instructions
- Wash and pat dry the chicken.
- Mix hoisin, soy, honey, oyster, and vinegar.
- Add sugar, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and spice.
- Stir until sauce is smooth and well blended.
- Add chicken into the sauce mixture.
- Coat chicken evenly using a basting brush.
- Cover bowl and refrigerate for four hours.
- Preheat oven to 400°F before cooking.
- Line tray with foil and place wire rack.
- Arrange chicken pieces neatly on rack.
- Roast for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway.
- Baste with extra marinade during roasting.
- Roast until chicken is sticky and caramelized.
- Remove from oven and rest before slicing.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor.
- Use thighs for juicy and tender texture.
- Add red food coloring for classic look.
- Grill instead of baking for smoky taste.
- Slice thinly for easy serving and plating.