Glazed Char Siu Chicken
Tender chicken coated in a sweet and savory glaze inspired by Chinese barbecue, perfect for serving with rice or noodles for a flavorful meal.
Equipment
- 1 bowl for mixing marinade
- 1 skillet or grill pan for cooking chicken
Ingredients
- 1 to 1¼ lb chicken thighs or breasts cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 to 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 to 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 to 3 tbsp honey or brown sugar
- 1 tbsp rice vinegar or apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 to 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger optional
- ½ tsp Chinese five-spice powder optional
- Sesame seeds for garnish
- Sliced green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Whisk soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey or brown sugar, vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder in a bowl to make the marinade.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Let marinate for 20 to 30 minutes or longer in the refrigerator.
- Heat a skillet or grill pan over medium-high heat and add the marinated chicken, reserving the remaining marinade.
- Cook chicken until browned and cooked through, about 6 to 8 minutes.
- Pour the reserved marinade into the pan and simmer until thickened and glossy, coating the chicken.
- Transfer chicken to a serving plate, garnish with sesame seeds and sliced green onions, and serve warm.
Notes
- Adjust sweetness by varying honey or sugar amounts.
- Add chili flakes or sriracha for spicier flavor.
- For charred effect, broil chicken 1-2 minutes after cooking.
- Serve with stir-fried greens or crunchy Asian slaw for balance.