Cherry Char Siu Chicken Recipe

Name: Cherry Char Siu Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken thighs; 1 pound fresh or frozen pitted cherries; 1/3 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or rice wine; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 tablespoon Sriracha; 3 cloves garlic, crushed; 1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon white pepper; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

3 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken thighs
1 pound fresh or frozen pitted cherries
1/3 cup ketchup
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons Shaoxing wine or rice wine
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon Sriracha
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
Place chicken in a large zip-top bag.
2
Mix together all the ingredients (except sesame oil) for the sauce in a food processor. Process until smooth.
3
Pour sauce over chicken and mix well. Marinate overnight or up to 24 hours.
4
Remove chicken from the bag, reserving the leftover marinade. Add sesame oil to the leftover marinade and boil until slightly thickened. Use this as the basting sauce. Reserve 1 cup for serving.
5
Preheat grill to medium heat using indirect heat. Place marinated chicken on the grill. Brush with basting sauce and turn chicken every 10 minutes, basting each time, until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165u00b0 F. Don't let it burn like I did!
6
Remove from grill and let rest for 10 minutes. Serve with brown rice and vegetables.
7
To make in the oven, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook chicken on a foil lined pan until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees, basting every 10 minutes. If you want a crispy exterior, turn to broil at the end and broil for 5 minutes until exterior is browned and crispy.

746

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 pounds skinless, bone-in chicken thighs, 1 pound fresh or frozen pitted cherries, 1/3 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Cherry Char Siu Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Cherry Char Siu Chicken

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