How to Roast the Juiciest Char Siu Chicken 叉烧鸡 Chinese BBQ or Roasted Char Siew Chicken Wing Recipe

Chinese barbecue marinade or char siu sauce is a popular condiment in Chinese Cantonese cuisine. It's a savoury and sweet thick sauce with a slight five spice powder fragrance. Although it's typically used as a glaze for pork, it works well as a sauce for noodles and other meats. We've used char siu sauce to flavour a whole chicken in this recipe to make Char Siu Chicken, but you can also use it to marinate chicken wings for BBQ parties. Char siu chicken is a tasty alternative to traditional roast chicken or turkey.
Roasting a chicken is simple, but the challenge is to make one that remains juicy even after an hour in the oven. In this video, Roland shares some tips on that. If you're using a bigger bird, just add about 20 mins for each additional 500g of chicken. So if your chicken is 1.2kg, roast it your chicken for 68 mins (20 divide by 500 multiply by 200g). To check if your chicken is done, stab the thickest part of it with a skewer. The chicken is done if the juice runs clear. Cook it for another 10 to 15 minutes if the liquid is pink. Happy cooking!
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How to Roast the Juiciest Char Siu Chicken 叉烧鸡 Char Siew Chicken Wing Recipe for Christmas or BBQ
Ingredients:
Serves 3 pax
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Marinated chicken
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6 tablespoons light soy sauce
2 tablespoons premium dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 tablespoon young ginger juice
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon salt
1.5 teaspoons five spice powder
4 cloves garlic (lightly smashed)
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons red fermented tofu sauce
A few dashes of white pepper
1kg chicken
Marinate for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.
Roasted vegetables - all cut into chunks
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1 onion (can be red or yellow)
4 potatoes
1 carrot
1 teaspoon salt
Some cooking oil
Char siu dipping sauce
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Remaining marinade from the chicken
80ml water
Some cornstarch solution
Quick tips
Preheat the oven for 30 mins at 180C or 356F.
Rest the chicken at room temperature for 30 mins before roasting.
Once the chicken is cooked, rest the chicken for at least 5 minutes before cutting. This will let the chicken to be juicy and tender.
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[@crapyjun]

Just made this! Its nice! the sauce especially. chicken came out nice and juicy. wingtip not burnt all thanks to your instructions to put the aluminium foil! thanks so much!

[@spicenpans]

You’re most welcome, Jun. Glad that you enjoyed this recipe!

[@zohaibsheikh2153]

L6wwl⁶r WWE

[@skittytan8814]

Making this for Chinese New Year, no more expensive roasted chicken, thanks a zillion chef!!

[@spicenpans]

You're most welcome, Skitty!

[@lisajoe8720]

Got all ingredients, perfect timing, ready to execute! Thanks again Roland for great recipes that you have been sharing, you're the best!

[@spicenpans]

You're most welcome, Lisajoe!!

[@trabbipaul]

Lisa when u had the Koncis form from Ikea u can make 2 chicken u know!!

[@kevdimo6459]

Wow that looks amazing, and I’m going to have a go at making this one. Thanks Roland 👍🏻.

[@spicenpans]

Happy cooking, Kev!!

[@aaronchandler6154]

Thank you! Been waiting for this ever since the preview on instagram!

[@spicenpans]

Good morning, Aaron!

[@TheFULLMETALCHEF]

A fave…thanks for this updated recipe!

[@spicenpans]

Happy cooking, Chef!

[@lolitakaur4125]

Looks amazing! Thank you and a Merry Christmas!

[@spicenpans]

Merry Christmas to you. Lolita!

[@McCulleyJr]

Wonderful recipe as always!

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@Onlypeachy]

Marvelous recipe. I must try this. Thank you for sharing.

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Jan!

[@valeriev877]

Hello Roland...I'll definitely will be cooking this X'mas eve. Timely indeed. Simple ingredients, easy method and yet seems yummy. Your tip to wrap the wings is appreciated. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and family...

[@spicenpans]

You're most welcome, Valerie :)) Happy holidays and merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@GradeBmoviefan]

You are such a lovely man to share such a beautiful dish with us! Thank You so much. ~Sharon from Florida

[@spicenpans]

You are so welcome, Sharon. Hope you enjoy.

[@helenchoo6065]

Thank you for your generous sharing.

[@spicenpans]

You're most welcome, Helen!!

[@lermavenus8609]

Thank you for sharing your recipe Sir.. watching from Davao City, Philippines , Merry Christmas 😊

[@spicenpans]

Happy holidays, lermavenus8609!

[@gulshankwatra2841]

Looks delicious !

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much!

[@trabbipaul]

for all those who want to cook the dish. upper and lower heat 180 ° time as specified in the recipe !!! Red fermented sauce is available in most Asian shops. Wangzhihe Brand its ok or other.

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much for sharing, trabbipaul! You're the best.

[@sumarlangsidin3662]

thanks for the recipe., I made it yesterday and my husband and his family really enjoyed it., and the chicken is really delicious♥️🍗

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much for using our recipe, Sumarlangsidin! 🥰🥰🥰 we’re so happy to know that you and your family enjoyed it. We wish all of you a wonderful new year!

[@gracetolosa849]

Looks good yum yum🥰

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Grace!

[@desgoulding7154]

Hi Roland, looks very nice. Many thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and All family Happy New Year.

[@AmbientWalking]

Oh wow! This is awesome! Always love to see and experience new things with you! Cool! Until next time! : )

[@spicenpans]

Thanks so much, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jwc-walking-and-eating]

Roasted chicken looks real nice😋👍

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, jwcwalkingeating!

[@SB-bp4bb]

Yum thank you! Can’t wait to try this

[@spicenpans]

You’re most welcome!!

[@supng7able]

Looks yummy 😋

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Suping!

[@davidgoh5307]

Using aluminium foil is a good tip and easier than trussing the chicken. I wish you and your love ones Happy Holidays and best of everything in the coming New Year. Many thanks for your many delicious recipes and tips.

[@spicenpans]

You're most welcome, David. Thank you so much for your kind words. Merry Christmas to you and your family too!

[@tonibooker8558]

That look so delicious

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much 🙏🙏🙏

[@rootboycooks]

Beautiful color on that chicken! Rootboy Approved! 🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Rootboy!!

[@vtec70]

look good......yummy😋

[@spicenpans]

Thank you 😋, vtec70!

[@adamgc73]

Yum yum looks soooooo good 👍 😋 😍 😊

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Adam!

[@happinessishomemade6242]

Looks delicious

[@spicenpans]

Thank you 😋 Happy cooking!

[@happinessishomemade6242]

@@spicenpans I’m going to cook this for my Christmas dinner for myself and my son. Thank you for always inspiring me.

[@happychickenindonesia6061]

Will try to recook, thanks 🙏

[@spicenpans]

Happy cooking, happychickenindonesia!

[@smokyrene7093]

Hi Roland, Merry Christmas to you and yr love one... thank you for the recipe appreciate yr kindness ... BTW is the sauce early on you marinate the chicken same sauce rith?

[@spicenpans]

Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones too, Smokyrene. Yes, the sauce at the end is the same as the marinade that we used to season the chicken. Happy cooking!

[@AmberU]

Such a beautiful chicken

[@sailormoonvelasco4192]

Hello spice and fan What did ypu do to the thick sauce that u make on the last portion of this video?😊

[@trabbipaul]

Hi Roland verry cool dish,will try it in my 9l durch oven and will use all ingredients double the marinade. I love sauce 😊,so i can serve it over or with hot rice.

[@spicenpans]

Yum yum. The sauce over rice is wondereful. Happy cooking, trabbipaul!

[@tehling6684]

If it left over how to heat back the roasted chichen Thank you for all your great sharing

[@lydiachee4800]

Can I bake it in the pressure cooker without the pot? Thanks.

[@helensia925]

Hi Roland, dish looks amazing! Thanks for sharing. I don't hv a pot like yours. Should be ok to use a normal baking tray?

[@spicenpans]

Hi Helen. Yes no problem. Happy cooking!

[@helensia925]

@Spice N' Pans Thank u! Happy & Blessed Christmas to u & family.

[@goheddyana2456]

I will try to cook it

[@spicenpans]

Happy cooking, goheddyana!

[@CookingDaddy]

롤랜드 안녕... 이번 X'mas 이브에 꼭 요리할게. 참으로시기 적절합니다. 간단한 재료, 쉬운 방법, 그러면서도 맛있어 보입니다. 날개를 감싸는 팁을 주시면 감사하겠습니다. 당신과 가족에게 감사하고 메리 크리스마스...😁

[@spicenpans]

여보세요, Cooking Daddy. 천만에요. 메리 크리스마스! 나는 이것을 쓰기 위해 Google 번역을 사용하고 있습니다. :))

[@irenegea7644]

New subscriber here. 😊 Yummy recipes 😋🤤 Thank you good recipes in your KZbin channel.🎊🎉

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Irene. We’re so happy that you found us 🥰🥰

[@farhorizons3901]

Roland, if using chicken wings, do you put them on a rack and what's the cooking time? Thanks.

[@spicenpans]

Hi Farhorizons, you can use the timing that we used in this recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5SudZmeg895hc0 Happy cooking!

[@lowchristine4902]

Chef Roland, If I get a jumbo chicken 1.7kg the marinade same amount or add more? Making it tomorrow. Thank you

[@lowchristine4902]

I made it yesterday using Air fryer bcoz the oven was occupied. I was busy with other dishes and didn't basked it as well. But it turn out to be the winner dish for the Christmas gathering 😋 Thanks Chef Roland 👨‍🍳

[@pigybak]

Home made char siu. I get mine in a package 🤓

[@spicenpans]

Haha yes that works too 😎😎😎

[@quekjudy4140]

Mr Roland can I use airfyer instead of oven for this recipe? Thks!

[@spicenpans]

Hi Judy, absolutely. Firstly you'll need to ensure that your airfryer is big enough to fit a 1kg chicken. Ours isn't big enough. If you're using a smaller chicken, you can follow the timing shared in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqqpl313is-Lepo If you're using a bigger chicken, then increase the timing by 10 - 15 mins. Happy cooking!

[@MamaXinKitchen]

Could you please advise how long for chicken wings instead of a whole chicken? Thanks!

[@spicenpans]

Hi MamaXin, you can use the temperature and cooking time shared in this recipe kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5SudZmeg895hc0 Happy cooking!

[@deviliem2150]

Hi, what if I don't have fermented tofu sauce? Is there any replacement or I can skip it? Thanks

[@spicenpans]

Hihi. You can skip it. Technically the sauce is to add a nice hue to the chicken. If you have some red food colouring, you can add a pinch too otherwise no worries. Just omit

[@hohlilian]

Hi roland, if i am using 3 chicken leg quarters how long is the roasting time?

[@spicenpans]

Hi Lilian. You can roast them for 30mins at 180C

[@sheyalovely9504]

Red fermented tofu sauce, we don't have it here in Indonesia. What can I replace it with?

[@spicenpans]

Good morning. No worries. You can skip that. It’s to give the chicken a nice reddish hue. You can add just a tiny pinch of red food colouring instead. Happy cooking!

[@matthewbanno3407]

Well done, remember you’ve got the oven shelf turned 180 degrees the wrong way. The rail should be facing the back of the oven not the door, so the pan doesn’t touch the back plate. Obviously not a Chinese way of using ovens for cooking !😊

[@spicenpans]

Opps hahaha. Thanks for sharing, Matthew.

[@drymoper2234]

I would have done it like that too...I thought that's the handle 😂😂😂😂😂

[@elenewood6032]

Yummy. Looking forward to trying this.

[@spicenpans]

Happy cooking, Elene!

[@babaali3274]

Respeeted sonice

[@leeyongkang969]

Hi Roland , if I didn't use a pot. How should I do it ? Thank you

[@spicenpans]

Hihi. A baking tray is fine too. Happy cooking!

[@leeyongkang969]

@@spicenpans thank you

[@ravindhanoa]

Hi spice's N Pan. Can cook this chicken in air fryer? Do advise

[@spicenpans]

Yes, definitely, Ravin. You can refer to this video to see how kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqqpl313is-Leposi=5glbLao0oXDCMS-X

[@ravindhanoa]

@@spicenpans ok tq so much n will try out ur recipe n can u list out the recipes which u have used air fryer. Tq n have good day 😊

[@eggspanda2475]

I might try this in the weber smokefire

[@spicenpans]

Sounds like a fabulous idea. Happy BBQ-ing, Eggspanda!

[@Doctorcocolife]

Is the time for wings also an hour? Thanks :)

[@spicenpans]

Hi Anne, the timing will be shorter for wings. You can refer to this video for the timing kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5SudZmeg895hc0 Happy cooking!

[@lemmykilmister873]

😋👍🏻

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, lemmy!

[@theguynextdoor4978]

Some roast duck recipes would be nice. How about a Pei pa, or Cantonese roast duck recipe?

[@catng38]

Hi ca use air fryer instead of using oven? Thanks

[@spicenpans]

Hi Cat. Yes, definitely. irstly you'll need to ensure that your airfryer is big enough to fit a 1kg chicken. Ours isn't big enough. If you're using a smaller chicken, you can follow the timing shared in this video kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqqpl313is-Lepo If you're using a bigger chicken, then increase the timing by 10 - 15 mins. Happy cooking!

[@catng38]

@@spicenpans oh noted, thanks 😊

[@hohlilian]

When u mean red fermented sauce is it just the red liquid in the jar and not the fermented red cubes? I am going to cook this with chicken thighs and drumsticks.

[@spicenpans]

Yes you’re right. Just the liquid in the jar. Not the cubes. Happy cooking!

[@hohlilian]

​@@spicenpans thanks a lot for ure speedy reply.

[@AmberU]

How did i miss this recipe !?

[@spicenpans]

It’s never too late. Happy cooking!

[@keithtan8485]

I have a recipe request, Roland. Is it ok if you make salt and pepper squid please?

[@spicenpans]

Hi Keith. Thanks so much for your request. Here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/gXSWnpWuba13g9U

[@Hougangqi]

I don't have oven..what are the alternative ways to do it? So sad! What a great dish but I can't cook it 😩

[@sygduh7]

I think can use rice cooker.

[@spicenpans]

Yes i think you're right. Let us try next time and share this method when we get it right.

[@spicenpans]

What about air fryer?

[@sygduh7]

@@spicenpans Thank You. 🤗 I have seen your rice cooker chicken recipe. Can apply same method but just using different seasoning.

[@sygduh7]

@@spicenpans Iam not a pro cook. But air fryer definitely can.

[@doreenchui4692]

Where do you buy the butchers’ string?

[@spicenpans]

Good morning. You can get from Phoon Huat.

[@trabbipaul]

Roland. top and bottom heat in the Bakingoven 180° ??? it is important to know that.

[@spicenpans]

Hihi. Sorry I forgot to say that. Top and bottom heat with forced fan.

[@trabbipaul]

@@spicenpans you still have to put that in the video info.

[@duncanmit5307]

💜👍💜👍💜

[@spicenpans]

Thank you so much, Duncanmit!

[@Gator1699]

Ne how she shay. Zijen

[@spicenpans]

Hello Gator :)

[@brokenrecord8452]

Muslim friends. Do take note that red fermented tofu has wine in it.

[@happyzone2010]

Hey Roland, when one cook honey, the enzyme is destroyed.

[@spicenpans]

Hihi, thanks for sharing but the reason why we've used honey is to give the chicken a nice hue.

[@kenneth4993]

Whyd you delete your bittermelon video 😭😭😭

[@spicenpans]

Hihi. Are you referring to these? kzbin.info/www/bejne/f4aQiZuXr9aboqM Happy cooking.

[@Kris-zz1sf]

I want to make this but we don't have oven. 🥲

[@desgoulding7154]

Hi Roland, looks very nice. Many thanks for sharing. Merry Christmas to you and All family Happy New Year.

[@spicenpans]

Merry Christmas to you and your family too, mate!

[@JaninaM]

I'm making this with a turkey crown tomorrow. I'm just about to marinade it. Thanks for the recipe x