Dinner for 4
Char Siu Chicken
Chicken thighs marinate in a sweet soy mixture, then roast until glazed, tender, and safely cooked.
$3.59for 4 servings
$0.90 per serving$3.59 for 4
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- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ChineseDairy-freeHigh-proteinBudgetFamilyDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken thighs, bone-in or boneless$2.29/lb typical | 1.5 lb | $3.44Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $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
- Whisk the oil, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, oyster sauce, honey, brown sugar, five-spice powder, garlic, and optional food coloring.
- Reserve 1/3 cup of the marinade, coat the chicken with the rest, and marinate for 55 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 425 F and arrange the chicken in a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
- Roast the chicken for 30 minutes, brushing it with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes.
- 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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