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Sliced char siu chicken with glossy red glaze over rice with bok choy

Air Fryer Char Siu Chicken

Chinese BBQ flavor on a weeknight schedule. Chicken thighs in a proper char siu marinade, caramelized in the air fryer.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 26 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 800 g boneless skinless chicken thighs about 1.75 lb
  • 3 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1.5 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 2 cloves garlic, grated
  • 1 tsp five spice powder
  • 0.5 tsp white pepper

Method
 

  1. Mix everything except the chicken into a marinade. Set aside 2 tablespoons in a small bowl for glazing later.
  2. Coat the chicken thighs in the rest of the marinade. 30 minutes at room temperature works; overnight in the fridge is better.
  3. Air fry at 200C (400F) for 8 minutes, smooth side down.
  4. Flip, brush with the reserved marinade, and air fry another 6 to 8 minutes until the edges char and the thickest piece reads 74C (165F).
  5. Rest 5 minutes before slicing. Serve over rice with steamed bok choy.