Homemade Char Siu Chicken Everyone Loves
Sweet, sticky, and savory Char Siu Chicken made with juicy marinated thighs and roasted until caramelized. A flavorful weeknight or meal prep dinner with classic Chinese BBQ flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tsp sesame oil
1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp grated ginger
Optional: red food coloring
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk marinade ingredients. Add chicken and marinate 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top.
- Place chicken on rack. Reserve marinade. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Simmer reserved marinade in saucepan for 5 minutes to reduce.
- Baste chicken, broil 3–5 minutes until charred and sticky.
- Let rest 5 minutes. Slice and serve with rice or noodles.
Notes
Use chicken breasts if preferred. Grill instead of roasting if desired. Add chili flakes for heat. Keeps well for meal prep.