Savory Char Siu Chicken That Will Elevate Your Dinner Game

This Char Siu Chicken recipe is a savory, tender dish that brings flavorful memories of Chinese barbecue to your dinner table.

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Course: Main Dishes

Cuisine: Chinese

Keyword: Char Siu Chicken, chicken thighs, crowd-pleaser, easy recipe, marinade, weeknight dinner

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 25

Marination Time: 2

Total Time: 2 40

Servings: servings

Calories: 320kcal

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a mixing bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, oyster sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, Chinese five-spice powder, and sesame oil. Whisk until well blended.
Place chicken thighs in a resealable plastic bag. Pour half of the marinade over the chicken, seal and shake to coat.
Marinate chicken in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, ideally overnight.
After marinating, let the chicken sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Pre-line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Place marinated chicken thighs on the baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until they reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
While baking, pour reserved marinade into a saucepan, bring to boil, then simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
Brush the thickened marinade over each thigh, broil for an additional 2-3 minutes until slightly charred.
Remove chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, slice, and serve with your favorite sides.

For best results, marinate the chicken for at least 4 hours, and serve with steamed rice or stir-fried vegetables.