Description
Bold sweet and savory Char Siu Chicken marinated and baked to a sticky finish, perfect for weeknights or entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice wine
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 1 clove fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice wine, five-spice powder, garlic, and ginger in a bowl.
- Pat chicken thighs dry and marinate in the mixture, covering and refrigerating for at least 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Arrange the marinated chicken on the baking sheet, ensuring they are not touching.
- Bake for 15 minutes, then baste with the marinade and bake for another 10-15 minutes until cooked through and sticky.
- Let sit for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate overnight. Pat chicken dry to help the glaze stick. Use a meat thermometer; chicken is done at 165°F (74°C). Consider broiling for a minute at the end for extra char.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg