Description
Learn how to make a delicious Char Siu Chicken Roast with this easy recipe. Tender, flavorful chicken with a caramelized glaze that will have your taste buds singing!
Ingredients
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Marinade:
- 2 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 1 tablespoon ketchup
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- red food coloring (optional, for classic color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin sauce, honey, soy sauce, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, ketchup, five-spice powder, garlic, ginger, and red food coloring.
- Marinate the Chicken: Pat the chicken dry and place it in a bag or dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, coat well, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Arrange chicken on the rack, skin side up. Roast for 35–45 minutes, basting with marinade, until caramelized and cooked through. Broil for extra char.
- Rest and Serve: Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with steamed jasmine rice and sautéed greens.
- Use bone-in thighs for juicier meat.
- Leftovers are great for sandwiches or rice bowls.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
