Easy Char Siu Chicken

By tammy1365

Ingredients

• 4 to 8 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Thighs (or use 3 boneless chicken breasts or 1 pork loin)
• 1/3 c. Brown Sugar
• 1/3 c. Honey
• 1/3 c. Ketchup
• 1/4 c. Rice Wine Vinegar
• 1/2 c. Low-Sodium Soy Sauce
• 2 tbs. Hoison Sauce or Sweet BBQ Sauce
• 1 Clove Garlic, Finely Minced
• Optional: Red Pepper Flakes
• Toppings: Diced Green Onion, Toasted Sesame Seeds

Details

Servings 1
Adapted from onecheaputahchick.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix the marinade ingredients together. If you want a little kick to your Char Siu, add a 1/4 tsp. of red pepper flakes.

FOR CROCKPOT METHOD: Spray your crockpot with a non-stick cooking spray. Place the meat at the bottom and cover with your sauce.Cook on low for 8 hours. Serve over rice and with steamed veggies. Use leftover marinade in crockpot as a sauce. Top with green onion and toasted sesame seeds.

FOR OTHER COOKING METHODS: Place meat in an airtight container or zip-top bag. Cover with the marinade and let sit for two hours up to overnight. Then grill or bake. Discard leftover marinade.