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Char Siu Chicken Recipe

Delicious Char Siu Chicken Recipe for Quick Weeknight Dinners

This Char Siu Chicken Recipe transforms your weeknight dinner into a flavorful experience, ready in no time!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Marinade
  • 1 pound boneless chicken thighs skin-on for juiciness
  • 3 tablespoons honey use agave syrup for vegan option
  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce or soy sauce mixed with sugar
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder for traditional flavor
Garnishing
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds for crunch
  • 2 stalks green onions sliced; chives can be substituted

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Grill or Broiler

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine chicken thighs, honey, hoisin sauce, and five-spice powder. Toss until evenly coated. Cover and marinate for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Arrange marinated chicken on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes, flipping halfway through until caramelized and thoroughly cooked.
  4. Preheat your grill or broiler and sear chicken thighs on high for 2 minutes on each side.
  5. Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Slice and garnish with sesame seeds and green onions before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh, skin-on chicken thighs for the best results. Resting the meat helps retain its juices.

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