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Char Siu Chicken

Chicken thighs marinate in a sweet soy mixture, then roast until glazed, tender, and safely cooked.

Typical price

$3.59for 4 servings

$0.90 per serving$3.59 for 4

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Char Siu Chicken

ChineseDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners

What it costs

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IngredientAmountCost
Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical1.5 lb$3.44Typical price
Garlic$0.75 each typical0.25$0.15Typical price
Total for the servings shown$3.58

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilSoy sauceAsian sauces and pastesHoney or maple syrupSyrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa

Not included in the cost.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tsp chinese five-spice powder
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp red food coloring (optional)

Steps

  1. Whisk the oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, five-spice powder, garlic, and optional food coloring.
  2. Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade, coat the chicken with the rest, and marinate for 55 minutes.
  3. Heat the oven to 425 F and arrange the chicken in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  4. Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, brushing it with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.
  5. Rest the chicken for 5 minutes, then check that it reaches 165 F before serving.

Swaps

  • Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless for Chicken breast, bonelessabout $1.20/lb more at typical prices

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