Char Siu Chicken with Egg Fried Rice

Succulent chicken thighs marinated in a sweet and savoury Char Siu sauce, air fried or oven roasted to perfection, then paired with fragrant egg fried rice. This easy recipe delivers a flavourful Asian-inspired dish that's sure to satisfy your cravings.

Product: Smokey Joe's Char Siu Rub

Serves 4

Effort: Easy

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15-25 mins (air fryer/oven)

Gluten free

Ingredients

• 500g chicken thigh, skinless & boneless
• 2 tbsp Char Siu seasoning
• 4 tbsp soy sauce
• 4 tbsp honey
• 2 tbsp rice wine vinegar
• 1 portion of Egg Fried Rice 

Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine Char Siu sauce, soy sauce, honey, and rice wine vinegar. Marinate chicken in this mixture for 1 to 24 hours.
2. Air Frying Method:

• Preheat air fryer to 200c.
• Line the bottom of the air fryer basket with a sheet of foil.
• Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer in the basket, ensuring no overlap.
• Cook in batches if needed to avoid overcrowding.
• Air fry for 15 minutes until cooked, checking for desired char.

3. Oven Method:

• Preheat oven to 200c fan.
• Line a baking tray with foil.
• Arrange marinated chicken in a single layer on the tray, careful not to overcrowd.
• Roast for 20-25 minutes until cooked with caramelised edges.
• If desired, grill on high for 2-3 minutes for extra char.

4. Remove chicken from air fryer/oven and let it rest for 3-5 minutes before cutting.
5. Serve Char Siu chicken alongside Egg Fried Rice.

Hints and Tips

• For optimal flavour absorption, marinate chicken thighs overnight.
• Thighs work best in this dish as they stay moist in the high cooking temperature.
• Don't skip charring; it enhances the dish's flavour.
• Serve over Egg Fried Rice or plain rice with stir fried veggies.
• Store leftover Char Siu chicken in the fridge for 3-4 days after allowing it to cool.