Sticky Glazed Char Siu Chicken – Quick & Delicious
Char siu chicken is a sweet, sticky, and savory Chinese-style dish made with marinated chicken thighs roasted to perfection in a glossy, caramelized glaze of hoisin, soy, honey, and five-spice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (+ marinate time)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½–2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
¼ cup hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
1 tbsp rice vinegar or Shaoxing wine
1 tsp sesame oil
Red food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk marinade ingredients in a bowl.
- Add chicken and marinate 2 hours or overnight.
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Line pan with foil and rack.
- Roast chicken 25–30 mins, flipping halfway.
- Brush with marinade during baking.
- Broil 2–3 mins for caramelized edges.
- Rest 5 mins, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
Grill for smoky flavor. Use tamari for gluten-free. Try on tofu or mushrooms for a vegetarian twist.