Char siu chicken features tender, glazed chicken thighs coated in a sweet and savory hoisin-honey sauce infused with 5-spice powder and rice wine. The standout is the restaurant-quality lacquered glaze that caramelizes during cooking, paired with crispy roasted broccolini.
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In a large bowl, whisk together 1 tbsp hoisin, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp water, 1 tsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp rice wine, ½ tsp 5 spice powder, and 2 drops red food dye (if using) until honey has dissolved. Add chicken, stirring to coat. Transfer mixture to a Suvie pan and place pan in the bottom zone of Suvie. Input settings and cook now or schedule.
Place broccolini in a Suvie pan with 2 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp vegetable oil, stirring to coat in oil. Season with ¼ tsp salt and place pan in the top zone of Suvie. Input settings and cook now.
Set Suvie Cook Settings - Bottom Zone: Roast 400 for 30 minutes, Top Zone: Roast at 400°F for 15 minutes
Place 1 cup jasmine rice in a Suvie rice pot (black handles) and place inside the Suvie Starch Cooker, ensuring pot is centered on the hot plate. Input settings and cook now or schedule.
Set Suvie Starch Cooker Settings to Long Grain Rice, 1 cup
After cooking, fluff rice with a fork and divide between plates with chicken and broccolini. Drizzle extra sauce over the chicken and vegetables just before serving.
Store cooked chicken and broccolini in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat chicken gently in a 350°F oven to preserve the glaze.
Thighs are preferred for their juiciness and flavor, but breasts will work — watch them closely to avoid drying out, as they cook faster.
It mimics the deep red hue of traditional char siu. It's optional and purely for appearance; the sauce is delicious without it.
Internal temperature should reach 165°F at the thickest part of the thigh. The glaze will also deepen and slightly caramelize at the edges.
Yes, mix the hoisin, honey, soy sauce, rice wine, water, and 5-spice powder up to 2 days ahead. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a 350°F oven for 8–10 minutes until warmed through, or microwave for 1–2 minutes. Serve with fresh jasmine rice or broccolini.
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