Yield: 3 people
Char Siu Chicken
Char Siu Chicken - crazy delicious oven-roasted chicken with sweet, sticky and savory Chinese Char Siu marinade. This chicken is finger licking good, a must try recipe!
Prep Time
10 minutes
Cook Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 lb. (450 g) bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Char Siu Sauce:
- 2 pieces Chinese fermented red bean curd, optional
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine or rice wine
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon dark soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper powder
- 3 1/2 oz. (100 g/8.5 tablespoons) sugar
Instructions
- Debone the chicken thighs and keep the skin on. Click here to learn how.
- In a bowl, mix all the Char Siu Sauce ingredients together. Stir to mix well. Add the garlic, chicken and the Char Siu Sauce together. Stir to coat well. (You may use half of the Char Siu Sauce to marinate the chicken and save the other half).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Roast for 20 minutes or until the skin is nicely charred. Slice the chicken into pieces and top with sesame seeds. Save the dripping and serve immediately with steamed rice.
Nutrition Information
Yield
3Serving Size
3 peopleAmount Per Serving Calories 454Total Fat 22gSaturated Fat 6gUnsaturated Fat 0gCholesterol 126mgSodium 711mgCarbohydrates 42gFiber 1gSugar 39gProtein 22g