Chinese BBQ Chicken
Total Time
25 minutes
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Rating
5 out of 5 stars
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Ingredients
4 servings
- 2 garlic cloves (, minced)
- 2 tsp brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- 1 1/2 tbsp hoisin sauce
- 2 tsp oyster sauce
- 1 ½ tbsp light soy sauce (or all purpose)
- 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder (Note 1)
- 1/2 tsp sesame oil (not critical)
- Few drops red food colouring (, optional)
- 750 g / 1.5lb chicken thigh fillets (, skinless boneless (or breast)
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 10 – 12 bamboo skewers (, soaked in water for 1 hour (optional)
- Green onions / scallions (, finely sliced, for garnish (optional)
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Preparation
Step 1
Place Marinade ingredients in a ziplock bag or bowl and mix to combine.
Step 2
Add chicken and mix to coat. Marinade for 3 – 24 hours.
Step 3
Optional: Cut chicken into bite size or large pieces and thread onto skewers. Use 1 skewer for small pieces, 2 for large, like pictured in post.
Step 4
Heat half the oil in a heavy based skillet over medium high heat, or BBQ on medium (if using grill side, brush oil on bars).
Step 5
Remove chicken from marinade (RESERVE for basting) and place in the skillet - cook in 2 batches, don't crowd the pan. Cook for 4 minutes then turn.
Step 6
Use the Marinade to baste the cooked side of the chicken. After 3 minutes, turn the chicken over so the basted side is now cooking again - cook for 1 minute.
Step 7
Baste the chicken, then turn again and cook for 45 sec - 1 min.
Step 8
Transfer chicken to a plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 5 minutes.
Step 9
Serve, garnished with green onions / scallions if using!
Step 10
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