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Char Siu Chicken

Grilled Char Siu Chicken

A healthier version of Char Siu made with chicken. Mouth watering, succulant Grilled Char Siu Chicken; once you try this easy and irresistable, sweet and savoury chicken, you will want more. This is an asian style of BBQ Chicken and is a perfect protein dish to pair with noodles or rice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Marinate 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch
Cuisine Asian, Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Vietnamese
Servings 4
Calories

Equipment

  • cast iron stove-top grill pan

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 500 gm Skinless Boneless chicken thighs 4-5 pieces.
  • 2 cloves garlic minced

Char Siu Marinade Sauce

  • 2 tbsp Light Soya Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Hoisin Sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey - preferably amber color I only used 2 tsp. as I’m pre diabetic
  • 1 tbsp Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tsp Chinese 5 Spice
  • 1 tsp Dark Soya Sauce
  • ½ tsp white pepper optional
  • 1 tsp natural food coloring OR 2 pieces Chinese fermented red beancurd for the colour, optional. (I opted out)

Garnishing - optional

  • coriander leaves
  • white sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Marinate chicken

  • Place chicken and garlic in a bowl and rub in.
  • Combine all Marinade ingredients in another bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside 2-3 tbsp for glazing the chicken.
  • Add chicken to the bowl and coat well with the marinade sauce. Cover and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes or overnight in the fridge. Before Grilling, make sure the chicken is back to room temperature.

Grilling

  • Lightly oil a cast-iron stovetop grill pan and set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 10-20 minutes, turning several times.
  • To test for doneness, pierce the flesh with the tip of a knife: The chicken is cooked when clear juices flow out.
  • During the last 2 minutes of cooking, baste with the reserved marinade to give it a nice glaze and enhance the flavour. 

Serving

  • Slice the char siu chicken thighs and serve immediately. Optional garnish of coriander leaves and/or white sesame seeds.

Notes

  1. You can use white meat/chicken tenderloins but remember cooking time is reduced to half the time.
  2. The same marinade may be used for Vegan Char Siu using Seitan, mushrooms or Tofu. Cooking time is half the time.
  3. You can Roast in the oven, Grill on stovetop or outdoor grill, or use an electric Griller. Even air frying is possible with this recipe.
  4. Recipe of 20-min wonton noodles : https://www.sweetsharings.com/recipe/20-min-dry-wonton-noodles
  5. Recipe of Quick Pickled Green Chillies : https://sweetsharings.com/recipe/quick-pickled-green-chillies
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Keyword Asian, BBQ chicken, Char Siu Chicken, Chicken Thighs, Grilled chicken, Malaysian, Singaporean, Vietnamese
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