Description
This recipe for Juicy and Tender Char Siu Chicken delivers succulent, flavorful chicken thighs with a classic Chinese BBQ twist. Marinated in a blend of savory and sweet sauces, these tender chicken thighs are baked to perfection, resulting in a caramelized exterior and juicy interior. Perfect for a main course served with rice or noodles, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Marinade:
- 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1/4 teaspoon white pepper
- 1–2 drops red food coloring (optional)
Garnish:
- Sliced green onions
- Sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice powder, white pepper, and food coloring if using.
- Marinate Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Bake Chicken: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange marinated chicken on the rack and bake for 20 minutes. Flip, baste with marinade, and bake for another 10–15 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Broil: For extra char, broil for 1–2 minutes. Rest, slice, and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
Notes
- This chicken is ideal for rice bowls, noodles, or bao buns.
- For enhanced flavor, marinate overnight and baste chicken during baking.
- Red food coloring is traditional but optional.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
