Char Siu Chicken | July 2, 2025

Char Siu Chicken – Sweet, Sticky, and Chinese BBQ Perfection
Char Siu Chicken is one of the most beloved Chinese BBQ dishes, known for its irresistible sweet and savory glaze and tender roasted chicken. With just a few pantry staples, you can recreate this restaurant-style classic right at home!

Ingredients

For the chicken:

  • 300 grams chicken thighs (skin-on, boneless recommended)

For the marinade:

  • 1 tbsp honey

  • 1 tbsp light soy sauce

  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce

  • 1 tbsp hoisin sauce

  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)

  • ½ tsp five-spice powder

  • 1 clove garlic, minced

  • Few drops red food coloring (optional for authentic red hue)

 How to Make Char Siu Chicken

 

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