Description
This char Siu chicken is made with bone-in thighs, red fermented tofu, and a sticky honey glaze. The meat stays moist and tender while the skin turns glossy and slightly charred.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs bone-in skin-on chicken thighs
- 2 pieces red fermented tofu (or 2 tablespoons soy sauce)
- 2 tablespoons liquid from fermented tofu (or 3/4 teaspoon salt)
- 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine (or dry sherry)
- 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon five spice powder
- 5 drops red food coloring (Optional)
Instructions
- Combine all the sauce ingredients in a large bowl. Stir to mix well.
- Transfer the chicken into a large ziplock bag. Reserve 1/4 cup of the mixed sauce for glazing. Pour the rest into the bag. Squeeze out as much air as possible and seal the bag. Massage the bag a few times so the chicken pieces are covered evenly with the sauce. Transfer to the fridge and marinate overnight (highly recommended), or for at least 4 hours.
- When the chicken is marinated and the glaze is chilled, you’re ready to cook.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking tray with aluminum foil. Place the chicken onto the tray without overlapping. Bake for 30 minutes.
- Turn on the broiler. Baste the top side of the chicken. Broil for 2 to 3 minutes. Baste again. Broil for another 2 to 3 minutes. The chicken should look glossy, lightly charred, and cooked through. You can test the doneness by inserting a thermometer into the thickest part of the chicken. It should read 165°F (74°C).
- Once done, cover loosely with aluminum foil. Let rest for 10 minutes before serving. Serve the chicken hot over rice as a main dish.
Notes
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
- Use a meat thermometer for accurate cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking and Broiling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 283
- Sugar: 12.8 g
- Sodium: Unknown
- Fat: 14.9 g
- Saturated Fat: Unknown
- Unsaturated Fat: Unknown
- Trans Fat: Unknown
- Carbohydrates: 12.8 g
- Fiber: Unknown
- Protein: 23.6 g
- Cholesterol: Unknown