Char Siu Chicken

4.60 from 65 votes

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 Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Chinese Recipes

Cuisine: Chicken

Keyword: Char Siu Chicken

Servings: people

Calories: 454kcal

Author: Bee Yinn Low

Ingredients

1 lb (500g) 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 (100g) 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.

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