Irresistible Char Siu Chicken Recipe with 10 Minute Prep Magic
A quick and delicious Char Siu chicken recipe that makes your taste buds dance!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 pieces chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your grill or oven to medium heat.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, garlic, and sesame oil.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 10 minutes.
- Grill the chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Brush with extra marinade during cooking for added flavor.
- Let rest for a few minutes before slicing.
- Serve warm with your favorite sides.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add chili flakes to the marinade.
- Pair the chicken with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Char Siu, Chicken, Easy Recipe, Quick Meal