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Char Siu Chicken

A tender and flavorful chicken dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for a weeknight dinner or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 teaspoon five spice powder
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger, grated
Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs Bone-in thighs recommended for juiciness.
  • to serve rice or vegetables For serving.

Method
 

Marinating the Chicken
  1. In a bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, five spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated.
  3. Cover and let marinate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-8 minutes per side, or until fully cooked.
  3. Serve the chicken with rice or sautéed vegetables.

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle some marinade over the chicken before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for 2-3 months. Rewarm in the oven or microwave.