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    Sriracha Char Siu Chicken - Crazy Delicious Recipe

    May 13, 2021 · By Tu · Last updated: Oct 3, 2022 · 10 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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    Sriracha char siu chicken is the easiest dinner recipe to make, especially for beginners. This recipe has all-in-one addicted characteristics: crazy delicious, lips smacking, and undeniably easy to cook. Together with a hint of spicy sriracha and sweet char siu sauce, you probably never stop munching on these yummy chicken.

    3 sriracha char siu chicken thighs put on a yellow plate and garnished with cilantro leaves
    Sriracha char siu chicken - The easiest dinner recipe to make

    I've been trying to steer clear of red meat lately. That makes chicken is my best friend now.

    There will always be at least a pack of chicken thighs in my freezer because it's a good substitution for red meat.

    You can find multiple delicious chicken recipes on my blog besides this sriracha grilled chicken with char siu sauce.

    This salt and pepper chicken nuggets and this Hong Kong style Soya sauce chicken are always on the top of my popular chicken dish.

    If you are on a gluten free diet, I also have this GF fried crispy chicken wings and this crispy twice cooked wings available.

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    How to make this easiest dinner recipe?

    Time needed: 2 hours and 35 minutes.

    It's a very standard, straight forward process. No rocket science theory or advanced cooking skills required behind the scene.

    1. Marinade chicken

      In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, char siu sauce, Sriracha, pineapple juice, dark soy sauce, and salt. Add chicken thighs to marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
      the easiest dinner recipe to make

    2. Bake Sriracha char siu chicken

      Arrange chicken thighs on a lined baking sheet pan with aluminum foil, skin side up. Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 10 minutes. Then flip chicken again, back to skin side up, and cook until the skins are evenly browned (with a little bit of charred color on top), approximately 5 minutes.
      4 pieces of baked chicken thighs with sriracha and lee kum kee char siu sauce

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    Essential ingredients used in this Sriracha char siu chicken

    As the name implies, you definitely need 2 essential ingredients: Sriracha and char siu sauce and some others generic ones to make this recipe.

    • Sriracha - I usually go for the biggest bottle, 28 oz, and I used it up within 2 months.
    • Char siu sauce - Lee Kum Kee brand char siu has never been disappointed me.
    • Pineapple juice - to tone down the sweetness in char siu sauce, I used pineapple juice. Some people might prefer lime or lemon juice but I think pineapple juice brings more balance taste to the table. It is not too sour to play with; so you will never afraid it will over power the other two essential ingredients.
    • Dark soy - dark soy sauce helps to bring out the amazing caramelized color for the grilled chicken.
    close up of 3 pieces of grilled chicken thighs garnished with cilantro

    What to serve Sriracha chicken with?

    This spicy char siu chicken is best to served with steamed white rice.

    If you have extra time on hands, make it a Sriracha feast with this Sriracha egg fried rice. Or this spam and pineapple fried rice will also make a perfect combination.

    Looking for a quick and easy fried rice recipe? I got you covered with this under 45 minutes fried rice recipe.

    FAQ

    Can I make these Sriracha chicken ahead of time?

    Definitely. These chickens can be marinated store under refrigeration a day before.

    How long can these chicken thighs be good for?

    Sriracha char siu chicken can be kept in the chiller for up to 2 days or in the freezer for up to 2 weeks.

    How do I freeze these chickens?

    Put them in a freezer-friendly airtight container or zip loc bag. If you do freeze the chickens, remember to let them thaw under refrigeration overnight; don't leave them out at room temperature.

    Can I reuse the marinating mixture?

    The marinating mixture, especially the one used to marinade chicken, must be discarded and not reuse to avoid cross contamination and foodborne illness.

    What if I want extra sauce with these Sriracha chicken?

    If you want to served these char siu style chicken with sauce, just combine all marinating ingredients in a small sauce pan and cook over medium heat to reduce the mixture by half.

    I use aluminum foil to line baking pan, but they rip off and the chickens stick to the pan.

    Please do yourself a favor by using heavy-duty aluminum foil when it come to line any type of cooking pan. It is a huge difference between the regular ones and heavy-duty ones. Those are not easy to break so the food will never stick to the pan. Also make your life easier when it comes to cleaning.

    Did you make this recipe? If so please leave a rating and let me know how it went in the comment section. Also, don't forget to tag me #cookmorphosis @cookmorphosis on social media.

    grilled sriracha char siu chicken thighs garnished with cilantro

    Sriracha Char Siu Chicken

    Sriracha char siu chicken is the easiest dinner recipe to make. This chicken is crazy delicious, lips smacking, and undeniably easy to cook.
    5 from 6 votes
    Prep Time: 10 minutes
    Cook Time: 25 minutes
    Marinade: 2 hours
    Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
    Servings: 8 thighs
    Author: Tu

    Ingredients 

    • 8 medium chicken thighs pat dry, skin on
    • ½ tsp garlic powder
    • ½ tsp onion powder
    • 4 tbsp char siu sauce prefer: Lee Kum Kee brand
    • 2 tbsp Sriracha
    • 2 tbsp pineapple juice
    • ½ tbsp dark soy
    • ¼ tsp Kosher salt

    Instructions

    • In a mixing bowl, combine garlic powder, onion powder, char siu sauce, Sriracha, pineapple juice, dark soy sauce, and salt. Add chicken thighs to marinade. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to 1 day.
    • Pre heat oven to 375F
    • Line rimmed baking pan with aluminum foil.
    • Remove chicken thighs from marinade and arrange chicken skin side up. Discard marinade mixture.
    • Cook for 10 minutes. Flip the chicken thighs skin side down and cook for 10 minutes. Then flip chicken again, back to skin side up, and cook until the skins are evenly browned (with a little bit of charred color on top), approximately 5 minutes.
    • Transfer cooked chicken thighs to serving platter, garnish with cilantro or green onion and serve hot immediately.

    Notes

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    Gluten free chicken wings. For anybody who is on a gluten free diet.
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    1. Steve

      September 10, 2021 at 5:22 am

      5 stars
      I love this recipe and followed it exactly. Fir my own personal preference, I now make it without the kosher salt.

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      • Tu

        September 10, 2021 at 5:34 am

        HI Steve,
        Thanks a lot for loving the recipe. I am so glad that it turned out perfectly for you :). High five to another fellow loving the mighty Sriracha sauce.

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    2. Kwan

      May 18, 2021 at 7:13 pm

      5 stars
      I tried this recipe and it turned out so good. I only left the chicken to marinade for 30 minutes though. Next time I leave it over night.

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      • Tu

        September 10, 2021 at 5:33 am

        Hi Kwan,
        Thank you so much for trying out the recipe. It means a lot to me :).

        Reply

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