Char Siu Chicken Marinade (Printable Recipe)
Tender chicken soaked in a sweet-salty glaze, cooked to perfection, then sprinkled with green onions and sesame seeds.
# Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Main
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4 pieces of skinless, boneless chicken thighs or breasts
→ Marinade
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2 tablespoons honey
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4 tablespoons hoisin sauce
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2 tablespoons soy sauce
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1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
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1 tablespoon dry sherry or Chinese rice wine
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2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
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0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
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1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice mix
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Salt, just a pinch
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A bit of black pepper, as needed
→ For Serving
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A sprinkle of toasted sesame seeds
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Green onions, sliced thin
# Steps to Follow:
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Toss hoisin, soy, honey, rice wine, sesame oil, garlic, five-spice, ginger, plus salt and pepper into a bowl. Grab a whisk and stir it all until smooth and even.
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Lay the chicken in a big zip-top bag or a wide dish. Pour all the marinade on, making sure every bit of chicken gets coated. Cover it up and stick it in the fridge for a few hours, or leave it overnight if you have the time.
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Warm a big skillet over medium heat. Pop in the chicken and cook it about 5 or 6 minutes per side. You want a nice brown crust and the middle cooked through.
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Heat the oven up to 200°C. Put the chicken in a roasting pan and let it bake for roughly 20 to 25 minutes. Flip it over and spoon on more marinade halfway.
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Get your grill hot, about medium-high. Put the marinated chicken on and grill for 6 to 8 minutes a side. Look for those char marks and be sure the chicken's cooked all the way.
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After cooking, let the chicken chill for a few. Slice it up, then toss on green onions and toasted sesame seeds before digging in.
# Extra Tips:
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Letting your chicken marinate all night means way bolder taste.