chinese bbq chicken

Homemade easy Char Siu Chicken recipe made with juicy chicken thighs and aromatic classic char siu marinade. You can either roast in an oven or air-fry to charred perfection. Complete the dish with plain jasmine rice and steamed vegetables.

Char Siu Chicken

Chicken thighs (Boneless skin-on chicken thighs)

tbsp Brown sugar (Or regular white sugar)

tsp Chinese five spices powder

White pepper powder

tbsp Hoisin sauce (or oyster sauce)

Shao Xing wine (Chinese cooking rice wine)

soy sauce (or regular all-purpose soy sauce)

tsp Garlic (grated garlic or garlic paste)

tsp Ginger (Finely grated ginger or ginger paste)

Sesame oil (or vegetable oil)

(or salt

½ tsp Food colouring (Mixed with 1 tbsp water)

Honey

Water

Leftover sauce from the chicken marinade

In a large mixing bowl add the marinade ingredients, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, sugar, Shao Xing wine, white pepper, Chinese five spices, garlic paste, ginger paste, salt, food colouring, and sesame oil.

Mix it well until the sugar is dissolved. Add chicken thighs and combine well with the marinade. Cover and let it marinate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight in the fridge. 

Preheat the air-fryer for 2-3 minutes. Line the air-fryer basket with baking sheet or kitchen foil. Place the chicken thigh in and air-fryer skin-side up and air-fry 190-200°C for 7-8 minutes. 

Meanwhile the chicken is in the air-fryer, prepare the basting sauce. Add the leftover chicken marinade in the small sauce pan, water, and honey. Stir it well and simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce is reduced and slightly thick. 

After air-frying for 7-8 minutes, brush the chicken thighs with the prepared basting sauce, place it back in the air-fryer, and continue cooking for 5-6 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and charred. 

Air-fryer Option

Preheat the oven to 190-200° for 4-5 minutes. Line the baking tray with foil or baking sheet. Place the chicken thighs skin-side up over the baking sheet/kithen foil. Bake for 10-12 minutes.

Prepare the basting sauce while the chicken is roasted in the oven. Add the leftover chicken marinade sauce, water, and honey into a small saucepan. Simmer for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce is slightly thickened. Remove from heat and set it aside.

After baking for 10-12 minutes, brush the chicken with the basting sauce. Then continue to bake for another 8-10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and glazed to the desired texture.

Oven Option

Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for 5-6 minutes. Then cut it into medium slices and serve together with plain rice and blanched vegetables for a complete meal.

To serve

A quick and tasty Chinese barbecue chicken wings recipe using an air fryer. These chicken wings have a sweet and savory sticky glaze outside, and tender and flavorful inside. Enjoy the wonderful flavor of char siu in chicken form!

Air Fried Char Siu Chicken Wings (Canh Ga Xa Xiu)

2½ lbs party wings (chicken wings

NOH Chinese Barbecue Char Siu Seasoning Mix

Chinese Five Spice Powder

black pepper

garlic powder

chicken bouillon powder

hoisin sauce

oyster sauce

all-purpose soy sauce

sesame oil

sugar

honey

water

Prepare the marinade

In a large bowl, whisk together NOH Char Siu spice packet, Chinese five-spice powder, ground black pepper, garlic powder, chicken powder, hoisin sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, sesame oil, and sugar.

Marinate

Place your chicken wings in a large resealable plastic bag or large mixing bowl and pour the marinade over them, making sure that they are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the bowl with plastic wrap and place it in the refrigerator for at least one hour, but preferably overnight.

Air fry

Preheat your air fryer to 300°F. Air fry the chicken wings for 20 minutes. Flipping halfway.

Finish with glaze

Prepare the glaze by mixing together honey and water until combined and use a pastry brush to brush onto the chicken wings. Air fry again until you get caramelization and a bit of charring on the outside (about 2-4 minutes).

If you love Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), you will love this BBQ chicken recipe. This shortcut uses store-bought Chinese barbecue seasoning mix.

Easy Char Siu / Chinese Barbecue Chicken Recipe with Spice Premix

lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)

red pork seasoning dry mix

onion powder

soy sauce

Butterfly the chicken thighs

 This will make them lay flat and thin. Start by cutting meat away from the thigh bone (the thickest area). Then turn the knife at an angle to cut the meat horizontally without cutting all the way through. Fold over the flap for more surface area.

Mix ingredients and coat the chicken

In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients. Add chicken and toss well, coating all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.

Arrange the chicken: 

Cover a large baking sheet or roast pan with foil or parchment paper to reduce clean-up. Place a wire rack or roast pan on top. Lay chicken skin-side down without crowding.

Bake

 At 400°F, bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for another 20 minutes.

Broil

 On high, broil for 4-6 minutes to char the skin. For a beautiful shiny finish, brush with pan drippings or scallion oil.

Serve

 Pair with steamed rice and a vegetable side dish for a complete meal.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6nU86q7J8Y

Quick video of making char siu chicken.
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