Char Siu Chicken: Juicy Recipe for Delicious Homemade Flavor
Learn how to make mouthwatering Char Siu Chicken at home with this easy recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, five spice, garlic, ginger, and rice vinegar.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, basting with remaining marinade.
- Cook until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Remove from grill and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate overnight.
- Serve with steamed rice and vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg