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Char Siu Chicken Roast Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes (including marinating time)
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Roasting
  • Cuisine: Chinese

Description

This Char Siu Chicken Roast recipe delivers tender, flavorful chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savory blend of honey, soy sauces, Chinese five-spice, and aromatic garlic and ginger. Roasted to perfection with a caramelized glaze, this dish is an authentic take on classic Chinese barbecue flavors, perfect for a home-cooked dinner served alongside steamed rice or noodles.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 300g (10.5 oz) chicken thighs (skin-on, bone-in or boneless, depending on preference)

Marinade

  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce (or kecap manis)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic, pureed or grated
  • 1-inch piece ginger, pureed or grated
  • 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
  • Pinch of white pepper
  • 1 tsp red food coloring (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine honey, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, brown sugar, pureed garlic, pureed ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, white pepper, and red food coloring if using. Stir until the sugar dissolves completely and the mixture is well blended.
  2. Marinate the Chicken: Coat the chicken thighs evenly with the prepared marinade. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight, to allow the chicken to absorb the rich flavors.
  3. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and place a wire rack on top to promote even air circulation around the chicken during roasting.
  4. Arrange the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and place each piece on the wire rack evenly spaced apart. Reserve the leftover marinade for making the glaze.
  5. Roast the Chicken: Place the baking sheet with the chicken in the oven and roast for 20 minutes to begin cooking and slightly caramelize the skin.
  6. Prepare the Glaze: While roasting, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and simmer over low heat for 3-5 minutes until it thickens to a glaze consistency.
  7. Baste and Finish Roasting: Remove the chicken from the oven, brush generously with the thickened glaze, flip the pieces over and brush the other side. Return to the oven and roast for an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and nicely charred at the edges.
  8. Rest and Serve: Take the chicken out of the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute. Slice and serve hot with steamed rice, noodles, or your preferred sides.

Notes

  • Marinating the chicken overnight enhances the depth of flavor and tenderness.
  • Using bone-in chicken thighs adds more juiciness and flavor, but boneless works well for quicker cooking.
  • Red food coloring is optional and traditionally used to give the characteristic char siu red hue.
  • Wire rack helps to roast the chicken evenly and keep the bottom from getting soggy.
  • Simmering the leftover marinade ensures it is safe to eat as a glaze by thoroughly cooking off any raw chicken juices.

Find it online: https://slsrecipes.com/char-siu-chicken-roast-recipe-2/