Description
This Irresistible Char Siu Chicken recipe delivers a flavorful, sweet, and savory Asian-inspired dish with a perfect charred finish, ready in just over an hour with minimal active prep time.
Ingredients
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Marinade and Chicken
- 1/4 cup Honey (Can substitute with maple syrup)
- 1/4 cup Hoisin Sauce (Mix soy sauce with sugar if unavailable)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Use tamari for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Warm Spices (five-spice powder) (Omit or replace with ginger and garlic to taste)
- 4 pieces Chicken Thighs (Skinless for a leaner meal)
- 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds (Optional garnish)
- 2 stalks Green Onions (Can substitute with chives)
Instructions
- How to Make Irresistible Char Siu Chicken
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and your chosen warm spices.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the chicken thighs to the bowl, ensuring each piece is well coated. Allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F.
- Bake the Chicken: Place marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish, pour leftover marinade over them, and bake for 25-30 minutes.
- Finishing Touch: For a charred finish, grill or broil for about 2 minutes on each side.
- Serve and Garnish: Garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- Can substitute honey with maple syrup for a different sweetener.
- Use tamari instead of soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Warm spices can be omitted or replaced with ginger and garlic to taste.
- Skinless chicken thighs make for a leaner meal.
- Sesame seeds and green onions add a nice garnish and extra flavor.
