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.
2tbsphoney - preferably amber colorI only used 2 tsp. as I’m pre diabetic
1tbspTomato Sauce
2tsptoasted sesame oil
1tspChinese 5 Spice
1tspDark Soya Sauce
½tspwhite pepperoptional
1tspnatural food coloring OR 2 pieces Chinese fermented red beancurdfor 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
You can use white meat/chicken tenderloins but remember cooking time is reduced to half the time.
The same marinade may be used for Vegan Char Siu using Seitan, mushrooms or Tofu. Cooking time is half the time.
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.