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Sliced Chinese BBQ chicken (char siu) arranged on lettuce leaves, garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds, served on a rectangular white plate.
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Char Siu Chicken

Sticky, savory and full of bold flavor, this baked char siu chicken is an easy weeknight dinner that delivers takeout-style results without the long marinade or grill.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Marinating Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 35 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: Chinese
Keyword: char siu chicken
Servings: 4 servings
Author: Gina Matsoukas

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil

For the Marinade

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon red food coloring (optional for authentic red color)

Instructions

  • Whisk together all the marinade ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Line a baking tray with foil and lightly oil it.
  • Arrange the chicken pieces on the tray and brush on both sides with marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, preferably overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway and brushing with leftover marinade. Optional: Broil the last 2–3 minutes for a caramelized finish.
  • Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Serve over rice or noodles.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1SERVING | Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 34g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 973mg | Potassium: 480mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 45IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 2mg