Description

Say hello to your new obsession: Char Siu Chicken! Juicy chicken thighs marinated in a sweet-savory glaze of honey, soy, garlic, ginger, and Chinese five-spice, then roasted and broiled to sticky perfection. It’s Cantonese BBQ magic, simplified for your kitchen. Whether baked, grilled, or air-fried, this dish delivers that street-food flavor hit with zero fuss.

Ingredients

Scale

1½ lbs boneless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1.5” strips
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp light soy sauce
1 tbsp oyster sauce
1 tbsp dark soy sauce (or kecap manis)
2 tbsp brown sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 inch ginger, grated
1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder
Pinch white pepper

Instructions

Make Marinade: Whisk all sauce ingredients in a bowl until glossy and smooth. Taste and adjust (more honey for sweet, more soy for salty).
Marinate Chicken: Pat chicken dry. Coat well in marinade. Marinate at least 4 hours (overnight = best flavor).
Cook:
- Oven: Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 25–30 mins on a rack over a foil-lined sheet. Brush with boiled leftover marinade halfway.
- Grill: Medium-high heat, 5–7 mins per side. Baste as you flip.
- Air Fryer: 380°F (190°C) for 10–12 mins, flip and baste halfway.
Broil Finish: Broil 2–3 mins at high heat for caramelized edges. Watch closely!

Notes

Serve over jasmine rice, top with sesame seeds and green onions. Great with garlic bok choy or tucked in bao buns!

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 30 mins

Nutrition

Calories: 400 cal Per Serving
Fat: 18g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Protein: 36g