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Irresistible Char Siu Chicken Recipe with 5-Star Flavor

Irresistible Char Siu Chicken Recipe with 5-Star Flavor You’ll Love

This Irresistible Char Siu Chicken recipe brings 5-star flavor right into your kitchen for a delightful experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1/2 cup Soy Sauce Tamari for gluten-free option
  • 1/3 cup Honey Maple syrup can be used
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark
  • 1 tablespoon Five-Spice Powder Homemade mix can be used
  • 3 cloves Minced Garlic Fresh cloves recommended
  • 1 tablespoon Grated Ginger Ground ginger can be used
Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs Can use chicken breasts or pork

Equipment

  • Medium Bowl
  • Ziplock Bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Oven
  • Basting Brush

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth and glossy.
  2. Place the chicken thighs in a ziplock bag and pour the marinade over, ensuring each piece is coated. Seal and massage the marinade into the chicken. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, drip off excess, and place skin-side up on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 10 minutes, then baste with remaining marinade. Repeat basting every 10 minutes until cooked through (20-25 minutes total).
  6. Broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes to caramelize the glaze.
  7. Remove from the oven, let rest for 5 minutes, slice, and drizzle with pan juices before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 300mgSugar: 15gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight. Store leftovers whole for juiciness, up to 3-4 days.

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