Description
Char Siu Chicken is a mouthwatering Chinese BBQ dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a luscious sweet and savory glaze. This recipe will transport your taste buds on an unforgettable flavor journey, making it perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners at home. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this aromatic delight that will leave your guests asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tsp five-spice powder
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (for thickening sauce)
Instructions
- Cut chicken thighs into even pieces and pat dry.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, five-spice powder, rice vinegar, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
- Marinate chicken in a resealable bag or container for at least 30 minutes (or overnight).
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat the grill.
- Cook marinated chicken until golden brown and cooked through—25-30 minutes in the oven or until charred on the grill.
- Optional: For thicker sauce, heat remaining marinade with cornstarch until glossy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking/Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg