Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs; 3 tbsp hoisin sauce; 2 tbsp soy sauce; 1½ tbsp honey or maltose; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry; 1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional); 1 tsp sesame oil; 1 garlic clove, grated; ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder; 1 cube red fermented bean curd (or red food coloring – optional)

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Sticky, sweet, and savory Chinese BBQ-style chicken marinated in a rich char siu glaze, then roasted or grilled until caramelized and juicy.

Author: Maya Lawson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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1.5–2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
3 tbsp hoisin sauce
2 tbsp soy sauce
1½ tbsp honey or maltose
1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
1 tbsp oyster sauce (optional)
1 tsp sesame oil
1 garlic clove, grated
½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 cube red fermented bean curd (or red food coloring – optional)

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Instructions

In a bowl, whisk all marinade ingredients until smooth.
Add chicken and coat well. Marinate 4 hours or overnight.
Preheat oven to 400°F. Place chicken on a rack-lined tray.
Roast 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway. Broil final 5 minutes while basting with extra marinade.
Rest, slice, and serve with rice and greens.

Find it online: https://homeflavorsstudio.com/char-siu-chicken-sticky-sweet-and-savory-chinese-bbq-style-chicken/