Char Siu Chicken: Easy Recipe for Juicy Homemade Delight
This easy Char Siu Chicken recipe delivers juicy and flavorful results. Perfect for a homemade delight!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, five-spice powder, and minced garlic.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
- Grill the chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Notes
- For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 10 grams
- Saturated Fat: 2 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 20 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 milligrams
Keywords: Char Siu Chicken, grilled chicken, Asian recipes