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Char Siu Chicken

Same deal as our classic char siu pork but on chicken thighs - faster, cheaper and more foolproof. Trust us that this will become a weeknight staple for you.

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min
Serves
4
Char siu chicken thighs glazed and charred on the grill

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1/3 cup Charah Char Siu BBQ Sauce (save 1 tbsp for basting)

Method

  1. 1
    Combine the chicken and Char Siu BBQ Sauce in a zip-top bag or container. Marinate 30 minutes.
  2. 2a

    On the grill

    • Let the grill come up to 450°F.
    • Grill until sauce looks sticky and clings to the meat. Flip when meat starts to char.
    • Repeat for the other side.
    • Baste with extra sauce and grill for one minute each side.
  3. 2b

    In the oven/ airfryer

    • Preheat to 400°F.
    • Roast 15 minutes or until thickest part reaches 165°F.
    • Increase temperature to 450°F, baste with more sauce and roast for 1-2 minutes each side.
  4. 3
    Serve over rice, on tacos or in noodles.

Tips

  • You can use bone-in and/or skin-on thighs if you prefer.
  • Baste with fresh sauce, not the marinade the raw chicken sat in.
  • For big parties, pre-cut chicken thighs into bite sizes before marinating, and grill a big batch in less than 10 minutes.