Name: Chinese-Style Char Siu Chicken with Big Flavor
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional); 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar; 1 tsp Chinese five spice; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp grated ginger; 1 tsp sesame oil; Optional: red food coloring

Chinese-Style Char Siu Chicken with Big Flavor

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Tender, juicy chicken marinated in a sweet, savory Char Siu glaze, then roasted or grilled to sticky, caramelized perfection. A bold, easy twist on Chinese BBQ.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes (plus marinating time)
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce (optional)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese five spice
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
1 tsp sesame oil
Optional: red food coloring

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Instructions

Whisk together all marinade ingredients.
Marinate chicken for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°F or grill to medium-high.
Roast or grill chicken 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway.
Baste with reserved marinade and broil/grill to caramelize.
Rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve hot over rice or with sides.

Notes

35 minutes (plus marinating time)

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