Description
Char Siu Chicken is a tantalizing traditional Chinese BBQ dish renowned for its sweet, savory, and smoky flavors, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a comforting meal at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
- Cooked rice and bok choy for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the marinade by mixing hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and red food coloring if desired.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring a thorough coat and marinate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium heat and grill the chicken for 5-7 minutes on each side, checking to avoid burning.
- Brush the chicken with additional marinade during the last minutes of grilling for a rich glaze.
- Let the grilled chicken rest, then slice and serve over rice with bok choy.
Notes
- Leftover Char Siu Chicken can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For longer storage, freeze in a freezer-safe bag for up to 2 months.
- To reheat, thaw in the refrigerator and warm in the microwave or skillet.
- Pair with jasmine rice or stir-fried noodles for a complete meal.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and green onions for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg