Name: Char Siu Chicken
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Vietnamese
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, put through a garlic press or minced and mashed; 1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder; 2 tablespoons honey, preferably amber colored; Brimming 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; 1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce; 1 tablespoon ketchup; Scant 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (See Recipe Note)

Ingredients

4 serv.

1 large garlic clove, put through a garlic press or minced and mashed
1/4 teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder
2 tablespoons honey, preferably amber colored
Brimming 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon ketchup
Scant 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
1 3/4 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs (See Recipe Note)

Instructions

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1 In a large bowl, stir together the garlic, five-spice powder, honey, hoisin, soy sauce, ketchup, and sesame oil. Remove 3 tablespoons and set aside for glazing the chicken. Add the chicken to the bowl, coating the pieces well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes, or refrigerate for up to 24 hours (return to room temperature before cooking).
2 Lightly oil a cast-iron stovetop grill pan and set over medium-high heat. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting the excess drip off into the bowl. Lay the chicken on the grill pan and cook for 6 to 10 minutes, turning several times. To test for doneness, pierce the flesh with the tip of a knife: The chicken is cooked when clear juices flow out. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, when the chicken feels firm-ish, baste with the reserved marinade to freshen flavor and add sheen.
3 Transfer to a platter and let rest for 5 to 10 minutes before serving.