Char Siu Chicken

Name: Char Siu Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 to 6
Ingredients: 2.5 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (see note if you prefer white meat); 2 large garlic cloves, put through a press or minced and mashed; ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; ¼ cup honey, preferably amber colored; Brimming ¼ cup hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons ketchup; Scant 4 teaspoons toasted sesame oil

Prep Time

20m

Cook Time

10m

Total Time

30m

This Char Siu Chicken recipe combines tender boneless, skinless chicken thighs with a flavorful marinade of garlic, Chinese five-spice powder, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, and ketchup. The result is a deliciously sweet and savory dish with a hint of toasted sesame oil, perfect for any occasion.