Sweet and Sticky Char Siu Chicken

Name: Sweet and Sticky Char Siu Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Asian, Chinese
Ingredients: Char Siu Chicken; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp five spice powder; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp white pepper; 1/2 tsp sesame oil; 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp hoisin sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 2 drops red food coloring (1 tbsp fermented red soy bean paste); 3 cloves garlic (minced); 2.5 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin on); Honey Basting Sauce; 3 tbsp honey; 3 tsp water; 1 drop red food coloring

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:35min

Craving something sweet, savory, and irresistibly sticky? 🍗✨ Try this homemade Char Siu Chicken—juicy chicken thighs marinated in a bold, flavor-packed char siu sauce, then oven-roasted to perfection for that signature glossy red finish. Easy to make with simple ingredients, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results at home. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests! Serve with rice and veggies for a complete meal. Pin now and make your new favorite Asian chicken dish tonight!

Updated at: Fri, 25 Apr 2025 15:41:18 GMT