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Char Siu Chicken

Savory Char Siu Chicken: Your New Favorite Weeknight Delight

This Char Siu Chicken recipe features a sweet, sticky marinade for a delicious and healthy homemade version of the classic Cantonese dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Cantonese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.5 cup soy sauce can substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 0.25 cup honey maple syrup is a vegan alternative
  • 0.25 cup brown sugar coconut sugar can be used for lower glycemic
  • 1 tablespoon five-spice powder or mix cinnamon, cloves, fennel, star anise, and pepper
  • 4 cloves minced garlic fresh is preferable
  • 1 tablespoon grated ginger fresh ginger is best
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound chicken thighs chicken breasts can also be used

Equipment

  • medium bowl
  • whisk
  • Zip-top bag
  • Baking sheet
  • Aluminum foil

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Char Siu Chicken
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, five-spice powder, minced garlic, and grated ginger until smooth.
  2. Pat chicken thighs dry and place them in a zip-top bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F) and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  4. Remove chicken from marinade and arrange on the baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes.
  5. Baste with pan juices every 10 minutes for total cooking time of 20-25 minutes until internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  6. Switch oven to broil mode and broil chicken for 2-3 minutes, watching closely to prevent burning.
  7. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 780mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight. Basting every 10 minutes ensures a moist and glossy finish.

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