Char Siu Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 lb. chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)

Directions

1. In a small bowl, mix together the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, five-spice powder, sesame oil, and red food coloring (if using).
2. Place the chicken in a shallow dish and pour the marinade over the chicken. Use your hands to rub the marinade into the chicken to ensure even coating.
3. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 1 hour, or overnight.
4. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
5. Line a baking sheet with foil and place a wire rack on top. Place the chicken on the wire rack and drizzle with the vegetable oil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Serve the Char Siu Chicken with rice or noodles.

Interesting Facts

• Char Siu Chicken is a popular Chinese dish that is served at Chinese restaurants.
• The name Char Siu comes from the Cantonese phrase for “fork roasted”, referring to the traditional cooking method of roasting the chicken over a fire on a fork.
• Char Siu Chicken is typically made with pork, but this recipe uses chicken for a lighter version.