Is char siu same as hoisin?

Although char siu and hoisin sauce are both sweet and sticky, they are not the same. Hoisin sauce is molasses-thick sauce made from soybeans, sugar, garlic, vinegar, and spices. It's used as a dipping sauce or marinade in Chinese cuisine. On the other hand, char siu is a mixture of hoisin sauce, honey, and Chinese five spice powder. This gives it a more complex flavor that is perfect for grilling or roasting meats.

What do you eat char siu with?

Char siu chicken is often eaten with rice and steamed vegetables. I like to serve it with a simple side of steamed edamame beans and white rice.

Char Siu Chicken – Chinese BBQ Chicken (air fryer)

Name: Char Siu Chicken (Chinese BBQ Chicken) Air Fryer
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: asian
Ingredients: 6-8 pieces of boneless chicken thighs; 3 tbsp of hoisin sauce; 1 tbsp soy sauce; 1 tbsp honey; 1 tbsp ginger; 1 tbsp garlic; 1 tbsp green onion (white and green separated); 1 tbsp sesame oil; 2 tsp Chinese 5-Spice powder; ½ tsp salt; ½ tsp black pepper

Ingredients

Scale

6–8 pieces of boneless chicken thighs

3 tbsp of hoisin sauce

1 tbsp soy sauce

1 tbsp honey

1 tbsp ginger

1 tbsp garlic

1 tbsp green onion (white and green separated)

1 tbsp sesame oil

2 tsp Chinese 5-Spice powder

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Preheat your air fryer to 375 degrees – air fry
In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients above.
Mix in your chicken.
Line it up in your tray. They will shrink a bit. You can line them up close to each other.
Air fry for 25 minutes. Flipping halfway. Flip again and broil for the last 2 minutes to get that crispy skin and beautiful red color. Make sure the internal temperature is 165 degrees.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Cooking it in the oven is easy. You just have to adjust the cooking time to 40 -45 minutes at 375 degrees, flipping halfway. Broil at the last 2 minutes to achieve a beautiful crust on the skin.

*Internal temperature should be 165 degrees or over.

Author: Carmen
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: mains
Method: air fryer
Cuisine: asian

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