Char Siu Chicken – Sticky, Savory & Chinese BBQ-Inspired
Tender, flavorful Chinese BBQ-style chicken marinated in a sticky-sweet hoisin glaze, baked or grilled to caramelized perfection. A simple and bold dinner ready for rice, noodles, or bao.
Ingredients
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1½ to 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
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3 tbsp hoisin sauce
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1½ tbsp honey or brown sugar
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1 tbsp ketchup
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1 tsp Chinese five spice
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
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1 tsp sesame oil
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Optional: red food coloring
Instructions
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Whisk marinade ingredients together. Taste and adjust.
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Pour over chicken in a dish or bag. Marinate at least 2 hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a rack on top.
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Arrange chicken on rack. Bake for 15 minutes, baste, then bake another 10–12 minutes. Broil 2–3 minutes for char.
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Rest 5 minutes, slice, and serve.
Notes
For grilling: Cook 5–6 minutes per side, basting frequently. Serve with rice or in bao buns.