Char Siu Chicken: Easy, Juicy Recipe for Homemade Delight
A delicious and easy-to-make Char Siu Chicken recipe that brings the flavors of Chinese barbecue right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and food coloring together.
- Marinate chicken thighs in this mixture for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Cook chicken for about 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until nicely charred and cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use a smoker instead of a grill.
- Pair with steamed rice or veggies for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Char Siu Chicken, Chinese barbecue, homemade recipes