Char Siu Chicken Dish (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Marinade Ingredients
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1 tablespoon red food coloring (optional)
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1 tablespoon Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
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1/4 cup soy sauce
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1/4 cup hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons honey
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1 tablespoon oyster sauce
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1 teaspoon minced ginger
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1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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1 teaspoon minced garlic
→ Chicken
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4 skinless chicken thighs, bone-in (or switch to boneless if you want)
→ Toppings (Optional)
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Sesame seeds
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Green onions, sliced
# Instructions:
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Stir together the hoisin, soy sauce, honey, rice wine, oyster sauce, ginger, garlic, five-spice mix, and red food color (if you want) in a mixing bowl.
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Put the chicken into a shallow dish or a zip bag, pour the marinade on top, and make sure it’s all coated. Pop it into the fridge for 2-3 hours.
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Set your grill to medium-high heat or crank your oven to 375°F (190°C).
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On the grill, turn the chicken every so often while basting, for 20-25 minutes till it hits 165°F (74°C) inside. In the oven, roast the chicken on a tray for 25-30 minutes, basting now and then, till it turns golden and is cooked all the way through.
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Cut up the chicken, toss on some sesame seeds and green onions if you like, and serve it warm with noodles, veggies, or rice.
# Notes:
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For better flavor, marinate the chicken for a minimum of 2 hours, or even leave it in overnight.