Step 1

Combine all the ingredients in A to become a thick marinade

Step 2

Rub the into the chicken meat, then let it marinate overnight in the refrigerator

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the refrigerator.

Step 4

When it returns to room temperature, apply some oil to the chicken.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 210°C/410°F.

Step 6

Line the baking tray with aluminum foil or baking paper.

Step 7

Place the chicken on the oven rack, and roast it for twenty minutes.

Step 8

Meanwhile, mix the maltose and water, then bring it to a boil to thicken it slightly.

Step 9

Strain the leftover marinade, then bring it to a boil. Use this as the char siu sauce.

Step 10

After twenty minutes, remove the chicken from the oven. Baste the chicken with the maltose mixture on both sides.

Step 11

Continue roasting at the same temperature for ten minutes or until charred marks appear.

Step 12

Remove the chicken from the oven. Let it rest for ten minutes, then cut it into large pieces and serve.