Char Siu Chicken with Marinade (Printable Version)
Juicy chicken marinated in a sweet, savory glaze, then cooked and garnished with sesame seeds and green onions.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
→ Marinade
02 -
60 millilitres hoisin sauce
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30 millilitres soy sauce
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30 millilitres honey
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15 millilitres Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
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15 millilitres sesame oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
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0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
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Salt, to taste
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Black pepper, to taste
→ For Serving
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Sliced green onions, for garnish
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Toasted sesame seeds, for garnish
# Steps:
01 -
In a mixing bowl, combine hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, Chinese rice wine, sesame oil, minced garlic, five-spice powder, ground ginger, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until thoroughly blended.
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Place chicken pieces in a shallow dish or resealable plastic bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all surfaces are evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or ideally overnight for optimal flavour absorption.
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Preheat a grill to medium-high heat. Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side, until lightly charred and fully cooked through.
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Preheat oven to 200°C. Arrange chicken in a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, turning and basting with extra marinade halfway through.
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Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for 5-6 minutes per side, ensuring caramelisation and thorough cooking.
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Allow chicken to rest for several minutes after cooking. Slice, then garnish with green onions and toasted sesame seeds before serving.
# Notes:
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For best results, marinate the chicken overnight to maximise depth of flavour.