Description
Char Siu Chicken is a flavorful and tender dish marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, perfect for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon ginger, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and coat well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade and reserve the marinade for basting.
- Grill or bake the chicken for about 20-25 minutes, basting with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice glaze.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg