Microwave Char Siu Chicken 微波炉叉烧鸡

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Char Siu is one of the popular Chinese Bar-B-Q sauce and use to marinate pork, then bake in the oven or cook on a grill. Only take 10-12 minutes to cook these chicken in the microwave and so delicious!

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken thigh (with the skin)
  • 2 Tbsp. cooking wine
  • 2 Tbsp. Char Siu Sauce
  • 1 Tbsp. cooking oil
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp. minced ginger
  • 1 Tbsp. minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp. honey for coating

Preparation

Step 1

Combine all ingredients (except honey) together in a bowl and marinate chicken for at least one hour in the refrigerator.

Remove chicken thighs from the marinate sauce and place on a microwaveable pan with skin side down. Microwave without cover on high for 4 minutes. Then, turn the skin side up and microwave for another 4 minutes.

Brush the skin side with honey and place back in the microwave for 2 minutes. Repeat this step for 1-2 more time until the top turns shiney brown. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before cutting into small pieces.