If you’re craving sweet, sticky, and savory Chinese barbecue chicken, Char Siu Chicken is the dish you need. This iconic Cantonese-style BBQ features tender chicken thighs marinated in a rich blend of soy, hoisin, honey, and five-spice powder. Roasted to caramelized perfection, this is the kind of recipe that transforms simple ingredients into restaurant-quality magic.
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
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300 grams skin-on, boneless chicken thighs
For the Marinade:
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1 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp light soy sauce
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp hoisin sauce
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1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
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½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder
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1 clove garlic, grated
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½ tsp sesame oil
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Optional: A few drops of red food coloring (for traditional red tint)
How to Make Char Siu Chicken
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