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Irresistible Char Siu Chicken

Sticky, sweet-savory char siu chicken with bold Cantonese flavors and quick prep.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 0.33 cup hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 0.5 tsp Chinese five-spice powder

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Basting brush
  • Oven or air fryer

Method
 

  1. Mix all sauce ingredients in a bowl.
  2. Coat chicken thoroughly and marinate 10 minutes.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F.
  4. Bake chicken 18–22 minutes, flipping halfway.
  5. Broil briefly until caramelized and glossy.

Notes

Do not overbroil to avoid burning the glaze.