Main Dishes · No. 64
Char Siu Chicken (Freezer Prep)
Chicken thighs bagged raw in a char siu marinade, frozen flat, then thawed and pan-cooked. 8 servings. From Shredded and Fed.
Serves 8ChineseDinner
Ingredients
- 1.9 kg (about 4 lb) boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
- 1 1/2 tbsp oyster sauce
- 1/4 cup light soy sauce
- 1 1/4 tsp Chinese five-spice
- 1 1/4 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 tsp red food colouring (optional)
Method
To prep
- Mix everything except the chicken until smooth. A blender works.
- Split the chicken between freezer bags. Split the marinade between the bags. Seal and squish to coat.
To freeze
- Freeze the bags flat. Keeps 3 to 4 months.
To cook
- Thaw in the fridge overnight.
- Pan: cook over medium heat 10 to 12 minutes, to 165°F inside. Flip twice, basting with the marinade from the bag before each flip.
- Oven or air fryer also work. Cook to 165°F.
Notes
- Per serving, per the creator: 345 cal, 47 g protein, 11 g fat, 15 g carbs.
- Source: @shreddedandfed on Instagram.