Description
This irresistible Char Siu Chicken recipe brings the flavors of Chinese cuisine right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 inch ginger, grated
- 1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, hoisin sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade and let it sit for at least 2 hours, or overnight for best results.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked.
- Brush with reserved marinade during grilling for extra flavor.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For the best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the level of sweetness by altering the amount of honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14 grams
- Sodium: 900 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 120 milligrams