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Juicy and Tender Char Siu Chicken Recipe

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  • Author: Lily Carter
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Grilling
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

This Juicy and Tender Char Siu Chicken Recipe combines succulent chicken with a flavorful marinade of hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, and Chinese rice wine. The result is a delicious dish that is sure to impress your family and friends.


Ingredients

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Main Ingredients:

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • Sliced green onions
  • Toasted sesame seeds

Instructions

  1. Prepare the marinade: In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese rice wine, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice powder, ginger, salt, and pepper.
  2. Marinate the chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish, pour the marinade over it, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill or bake chicken until cooked through, basting with marinade occasionally.
  4. Serve: Garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.

Notes

  • You can also use this marinade for pork or tofu for a different variation.
  • Adjust the amount of honey and soy sauce based on your taste preferences.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken breast/thigh
  • Calories: 250 kcal
  • Sugar: 10 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Fat: 8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 2 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 15 g
  • Fiber: 2 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 80 mg