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Char Siu Chicken Roast

Sweet and Savory Char Siu Chicken Roast Recipe You’ll Love

This Char Siu Chicken Roast combines sticky sweetness and savory flavor, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 cup Honey Imparts a delightful sweetness.
  • 1 cup Light Soy Sauce Adds umami notes.
  • 1/2 cup Oyster Sauce Infuses savory richness.
  • 1/4 cup Dark Soy Sauce Contributes rich color.
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar Boosts sweetness.
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced for flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon Ginger Grated for zesty kick.
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese Five Spice Powder Aromatic blend.
  • 1 teaspoon White Pepper Adds subtle heat.
  • 1 drop Red Food Coloring Optional for appearance.
For the Chicken
  • 1.5 pounds Chicken Thighs Fattier and tender.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • baking dish
  • Whisk
  • Meat thermometer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine honey, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, minced garlic, ginger, Chinese five spice powder, and white pepper. Whisk until smooth to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are thoroughly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and prepare a lightly greased baking dish.
  4. Place the marinated chicken thighs in the baking dish, ensuring they're spaced apart. Bake for 20 minutes, turning halfway through.
  5. For the optional sauce, pour leftover marinade into a saucepan, bring to a simmer, and reduce for 5-7 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 1200mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Marinate chicken overnight for deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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