Description
Succulent and flavorful, this Irresistible Char Siu Chicken is a crowd-pleaser that combines sweet and savory tastes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, five spice powder, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade for basting.
- Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side, basting with the reserved marinade until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Can be served with steamed rice or noodles.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 110mg