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Char Siu Chicken Sandwiches Recipe

 Char Siu Chicken Sandwiches bring the sweet, smoky, and savory flavors of classic Chinese BBQ chicken to a soft bun. The juicy marinated chicken is roasted until caramelized, then layered with crisp vegetables and a creamy sauce. It’s a delicious mix of East and West that’s perfect for lunch or casual dinners.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs

  • 3 tablespoons hoisin sauce

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar

  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil

  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon grated ginger

  • ½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

  • 4 sandwich buns or brioche rolls

  • ½ cup mayonnaise

  • 1 tablespoon Sriracha (optional, for heat)

  • 1 cup shredded lettuce

  • 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced

  • 1 small carrot, grated

  • 2 green onions, sliced

Cooking Time

  • Prep time: 15 minutes

  • Marinating time: 1 hour

  • Cook time: 20 minutes

  • Total time: 1 hour 35 minutes

Serving

  • Serves 4

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix hoisin sauce, soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, oyster sauce, garlic, ginger, and five-spice powder.

  2. Add chicken thighs and coat them well with the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking tray with foil and place a rack on top.

  4. Arrange chicken on the rack and roast for 20–25 minutes, basting once with leftover marinade halfway through. The chicken should be glazed and slightly charred at the edges.

  5. Mix mayonnaise with Sriracha to make a spicy mayo spread.

  6. Slice the buns and lightly toast them.

  7. Spread spicy mayo on the bottom half of each bun, add shredded lettuce, cucumber slices, grated carrot, and green onions.

  8. Slice the char siu chicken and layer it over the vegetables. Add the top bun and serve warm.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 520

  • Protein: 35g

  • Fat: 21g

  • Carbohydrates: 48g

Tips

  • For a smoky flavor, grill the chicken instead of baking.

  • Add pickled red onions or daikon for extra crunch.

  • The chicken can be made ahead and reheated — it tastes even better the next day.

These Char Siu Chicken Sandwiches are sweet, savory, and perfectly satisfying — a great twist on a classic BBQ sandwich.

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