Description
Char Siu Chicken is a culinary masterpiece that celebrates the harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and smoky flavors. By mastering the art of the marinade and baking the chicken to perfection, you can unlock the true essence of this beloved Chinese dish.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
- 2 tablespoon sesame oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon five-spice powder
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
- 2 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
1. In a bowl, whisk together the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, sesame oil, minced garlic, five-spice powder, and ground ginger to create the marinade.
2. Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring even coverage. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or preferably overnight.
3. Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly grease it.
4. Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning halfway through cooking time until caramelized.
Notes
Serve with steamed white rice or jasmine rice. Consider adding steamed vegetables like broccoli or snow peas for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg