Irresistible Char Siu Chicken: A Juicy Flavor Explosion at Home
Experience the irresistible flavors of Char Siu chicken right from your kitchen. This recipe promises a juicy, tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory sauce that will explode with flavor in every bite!
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
- In a bowl, mix together sugar, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, rice wine, five-spice powder, sesame oil, minced garlic, and red food coloring until well combined.
- Add chicken thighs to the mixture, ensuring they are well coated. Marinate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat your grill or oven to a moderate heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for 20-25 minutes, turning occasionally, until the surface is caramelized and the chicken is fully cooked.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, marinate the chicken longer than the recommended time.
- Pair with steamed rice and vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Char Siu Chicken, Chicken Recipes, Asian Cuisine