Description

Delicious and flavorful Char Siu Chicken recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy dinner. Marinated in a blend of Chinese spices and sauces, this chicken is tender, juicy, and full of umami goodness.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Marinade Ingredients

800 grams Chicken thighs, Boneless skin-on chicken thighs
2 tbsp Brown sugar, Or regular white sugar
1 tsp Chinese five spices powder
1/2 tsp White pepper powder
3 tbsp Hoisin sauce or oyster sauce
1 tbsp Shao Xing wine, Chinese cooking rice wine
1 tbsp Light soy sauce or regular all-purpose soy sauce
1 tsp Garlic, grated garlic or garlic paste
1 tsp Ginger, Finely grated ginger or ginger paste
1 tsp Sesame oil or vegetable oil
1/2 tsp Salt or salt to taste
1/2 tsp Food colouring, mixed with 1 tbsp water

For basting sauce

1 tbsp Honey
2 tbsp Water
Leftover sauce from the chicken marinade

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Instructions

Marinating the Chicken: In a large mixing bowl, combine all marinade ingredients. Add chicken thighs and coat well with the marinade. Marinate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
Air-fryer Option: Preheat air-fryer, then air-fry chicken thighs for 7-8 minutes. Prepare basting sauce and brush chicken. Continue air-frying until cooked and charred.
Oven Option: Preheat oven, bake chicken thighs for 10-12 minutes. Prepare basting sauce, brush chicken, and bake until cooked and glazed.
Serving: Rest cooked chicken, slice, and serve with rice and vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 8g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 18g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 12g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 120mg