Description
Char siu chicken brings the delectable flavors of Cantonese cuisine straight to your dinner table. Marinated in a sweet and savory sauce, this tender chicken will transport your taste buds to the bustling streets of Hong Kong.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts or thighs
Marinade and Seasonings:
- ¼ cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
Garnish:
- Salt
- Pepper
- Sliced green onions
- Toasted sesame seeds
Instructions
- Whisk ¼ cup hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 2 tablespoons honey, 1 tablespoon rice wine, 1 tablespoon sesame oil, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, ½ teaspoon ginger, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl until completely combined.
- Place 4 chicken breasts or thighs into a large resealable plastic bag and pour marinade over the meat. Seal and massage the bag to ensure every inch of chicken gets coated.
- Refrigerate the marinated chicken for a minimum of 1 hour, or preferably overnight, to allow deep flavor penetration.
- Preheat your oven to exactly 400°F and prepare a foil-lined baking sheet with a light spray of cooking oil.
- Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off, and arrange pieces on the prepared baking sheet with space between each piece.
- Roast the chicken in the 400°F oven for 22 minutes, flipping each piece halfway through cooking to ensure even caramelization.
- Check chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer to confirm doneness.
- Transfer chicken to a serving platter and immediately sprinkle with 2 tablespoons sliced green onions and 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds.
- Serve hot alongside steamed rice or your preferred vegetable accompaniments.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for at least an hour, but overnight gives the most intense flavor and tenderness.
- If your chicken breasts are thick, slice them horizontally to ensure even cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Brush extra marinade over the chicken during baking to create a glossy, caramelized exterior that adds depth to the dish.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular soy sauce with tamari and verify that your hoisin sauce is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 255 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 27 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg