Description
This Delicious Char Siu Chicken is the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly smoky flavors, coated in a sticky, caramelized glaze that makes every bite unforgettable. If you’re looking for an easy dinner, quick meal prep idea, or flavorful Asian-inspired dish, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results right at home. Whether you’re exploring new dinner ideas, planning a healthy-ish protein-packed meal, or just craving bold food ideas, this easy recipe fits perfectly into your weekly rotation.
Ingredients
2 lbs chicken thighs
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp brown sugar
4 cloves garlic
1 tbsp fresh ginger
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)
2 green onions
Instructions
1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, grated ginger, five-spice powder, rice vinegar, and sesame oil until smooth.
2. Add chicken thighs and coat thoroughly with the marinade.
3. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best flavor.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a tray with foil and a wire rack.
5. Remove chicken from marinade and place on the rack, reserving the marinade.
6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, turning halfway through cooking.
7. Boil the reserved marinade and use it to baste the chicken every 10 minutes.
8. Broil for 3–5 minutes at the end until caramelized and slightly charred.
9. Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
10. Garnish with chopped green onions and serve hot.
Notes
Marinate overnight for the deepest flavor and best texture.
Always boil leftover marinade before using it for basting to ensure safety.
Watch closely while broiling to avoid burning the glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg