Quick Char Siu Chicken
Quick Char Siu Chicken
Ingredients
For the Char Siu Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, (optional, for health)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, (or a few drops, for color)
For Serving
- 3 cups white rice, hot, steamed
- 1 pound bok choy, blanched or steamed
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, minced garlic, five-spice powder, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, MSG (if using), water, and red food coloring. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and massage the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated in the vibrant red marinade. Set aside while you prepare your cooking pan.
⏱️ 3 min
- 3
Heat a large non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the marinated chicken pieces in the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side until deeply browned and caramelized. The sugars in the marinade will help create a beautiful crust.
⏱️ 7 min
- 5
Flip the chicken pieces and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The chicken should be glossy and caramelized on both sides.
⏱️ 8 min
- 6
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes. While the chicken rests, prepare your serving bowls with hot steamed white rice and blanched or steamed bok choy.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Slice the Char Siu Chicken into strips. Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the rice and bok choy in each bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Quick Char Siu Chicken
Ingredients
For the Char Siu Chicken
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon five-spice powder
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1/4 teaspoon MSG, (optional, for health)
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1/4 teaspoon red food coloring, (or a few drops, for color)
For Serving
- 3 cups white rice, hot, steamed
- 1 pound bok choy, blanched or steamed
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, minced garlic, five-spice powder, rice wine vinegar, sesame oil, MSG (if using), water, and red food coloring. Whisk until well combined.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
Add the boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the marinade. Use your hands to thoroughly mix and massage the chicken, ensuring each piece is fully coated in the vibrant red marinade. Set aside while you prepare your cooking pan.
⏱️ 3 min - 3
Heat a large non-stick pan or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully place the marinated chicken pieces in the pan in a single layer, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. You may need to cook in batches.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Sear the chicken for 5-7 minutes on one side until deeply browned and caramelized. The sugars in the marinade will help create a beautiful crust.
⏱️ 7 min - 5
Flip the chicken pieces and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C). The chicken should be glossy and caramelized on both sides.
⏱️ 8 min - 6
Remove the cooked chicken from the pan and let it rest on a cutting board for a few minutes. While the chicken rests, prepare your serving bowls with hot steamed white rice and blanched or steamed bok choy.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Slice the Char Siu Chicken into strips. Arrange the sliced chicken on top of the rice and bok choy in each bowl. Garnish with a sprinkle of sesame seeds before serving immediately.
⏱️ 3 min