Description
If you love Chinese BBQ pork (char siu), you will love this BBQ chicken recipe. This shortcut uses store-bought Chinese barbecue seasoning mix.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 lbs chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on preferred)
- 4 tablespoons red pork seasoning dry mix
- 2 teaspoons chicken bouillon powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 tablespoons oyster sauce
- 2 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Butterfly the chicken thighs: This will make them lay flat and thin. Start by cutting meat away from the thigh bone (the thickest area). Then turn the knife at an angle to cut the meat horizontally without cutting all the way through. Fold over the flap for more surface area.
- Mix ingredients and coat the chicken: In a large bowl, mix together the rest of the ingredients. Add chicken and toss well, coating all pieces. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour or overnight for best results.
- Arrange the chicken: Cover a large baking sheet or roast pan with foil or parchment paper to reduce clean-up. Place a wire rack or roast pan on top. Lay chicken skin-side down without crowding.
- Bake: At 400°F, bake for 20 minutes. Flip and bake for another 20 minutes.
- Broil: On high, broil for 4-6 minutes to char the skin. For a beautiful shiny finish, brush with pan drippings or scallion oil.
- Serve: Pair with steamed rice and a vegetable side dish for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 1 hour, 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: entree
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: asian, chinese