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Description
This is a simple recipe for making Char Siu Chicken at home.
Ingredients
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- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon grated ginger
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, Shaoxing wine, brown sugar, five-spice powder, ginger, garlic, and red food coloring (if using).
- Add chicken and marinate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, in the refrigerator.
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Place chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through and slightly caramelized, flipping halfway through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For best results, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with rice and your favorite vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 25 min
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg