Char Siu Chicken Recipe
Juicy char siu chicken made with a sticky red marinade and grilled to perfection. Perfect with rice, noodles, or just on its own.
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl for making and combining the marinade
- Tongs
- Grill or oven
- Brush or spoon to baste with extra marinade while cooking
Ingredients
- 4 chicken thighs bone-in skin-on
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tbsp light soy sauce
- 1 tbsp oyster sauce
- 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tbsp shaoxing wine
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
- a few drops of red food coloring optional, add as needed
Instructions
- Make the marinade. Stir all marinade ingredients in a bowl until smooth and the sugar is dissolved.
- Marinate the chicken. Add chicken thighs and coat well. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Bring to room temp. Let the marinated chicken sit out for 15 minutes before cooking.
- Cook the chicken. Grill over low heat, skin-side down first, flipping occasionally until caramelized. Or roast at 180°C (350°F), flipping halfway. Broil 1–2 minutes at the end for extra color.
- Slice and serve. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then slice and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts
Char Siu Chicken Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
599
% Daily Value*
Fat
38
g
58
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Trans Fat
0.2
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
8
g
Monounsaturated Fat
16
g
Cholesterol
222
mg
74
%
Sodium
1687
mg
73
%
Potassium
570
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
11
g
12
%
Protein
40
g
80
%
Vitamin A
181
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
50
mg
5
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Notes
- Nutrition information is provided as a courtesy and should be considered approximate.