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Char Siu Chicken: Discover the Secret Flavor Boost!

Char Siu Chicken is a flavorful dish featuring marinated chicken thighs grilled or baked to perfection, offering a sweet and savory taste.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece fresh ginger grated
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring optional
  • Green onions sliced (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, five-spice powder, minced garlic, grated ginger, vegetable oil, and red food coloring if using. Whisk until well combined.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
  3. Preheat your grill or oven to 400°F. If using a grill, lightly oil the grates.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Reserve the marinade for basting.
  5. Grill or bake the chicken for about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally and basting with the reserved marinade, until the chicken is cooked through and has a nice caramelized exterior. The internal temperature should reach 165°F.
  6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the grill or oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
  7. Serve the sliced chicken garnished with green onions.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSugar: 10g

Notes

  • For a spicier kick, add a teaspoon of sriracha or chili paste to the marinade.
  • Try using chicken breasts instead of thighs for a leaner option, adjusting the cooking time as needed.

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