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
- 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.
- 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.
- Cook the chicken: Preheat grill or oven to medium-high heat. Grill or bake chicken until cooked through, basting with marinade occasionally.
- 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