Chinese Style Barbecue Chicken (Char Sieu)

Wed, 9 April 2025

Chinese Style Barbecue Chicken (Char Sieu)

• 500gm boneless chicken thigh or breast
• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 10 – 12 bamboo skewers
• 1 bunches spring onions

• 1 garlic cloves , minced
• 2 tsp sugar
• 1 1/2 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
• 2 tsp oyster sauce
• 1 ½ tbsp light soy sauce
• 1/2 tsp Chinese five spice powder
• 1/2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 thumb size finely grated (optional)

• Place Marinade ingredients in a bowl and mix to combine.
• Add chicken and mix to coat. Marinade for 3 – 12 hours.
• 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.
• 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).
• 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.?
• 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.
• Brush the chicken, then turn again and cook for 45 sec - 1 min.
• Transfer chicken to a bowl, Serve with garnished with spring onions, glass noodle, nuts, slaw.