Char Siu Chicken Thighs | Easy Sweet & Savory Dinner
Sticky, savory-sweet Chinese-style chicken marinated in a hoisin and five-spice blend, then roasted or grilled to caramelized perfection.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marination)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes active
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
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500g chicken thighs or breasts (boneless or bone-in)
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3 tbsp hoisin sauce
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2 tbsp light soy sauce
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1 tbsp dark soy sauce
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2 tbsp honey
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1 tbsp oyster sauce
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1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
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1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
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Optional: red food coloring
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Garnish: sesame seeds, scallions
Instructions
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Mix all marinade ingredients in a bowl.
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Coat chicken in marinade and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with foil and place a rack on top.
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Arrange chicken on the rack and roast for 25–30 minutes, basting halfway.
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Broil in the final 5 minutes for charred edges.
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Rest chicken, then slice and serve with garnish.
Notes
Grill method: Cook over medium heat for 5–6 minutes per side.
No red food dye? Skip it or use beet powder.
Perfect with jasmine rice, noodles, or inside bao buns.