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Char Siu Chicken Recipe taken with iphone 15 pro max --iw 2 --ar 4:5 --v 6.1 --raw

Char Siu Chicken Roast Pressure Cooker Style

Juicy, sticky, sweet-and-salty char siu-style chicken made ultra fast using a pressure cooker. Tender bites loaded with flavor in every mouthful!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 380 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Pressure Cooker with trivet

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 300 g chicken thigh pieces get the fatty ones for that juicy bite
  • 1 tablespoon honey for sweet sticky finish
  • 1 tablespoon light soy sauce for salty umami depth
  • 1 tablespoon oyster sauce for savory richness
  • 1 tablespoon dark soy sauce or Kecap Manis for color and sweetness
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar adds caramel touch
  • 2 cloves garlic pureed or grated
  • 1 inch ginger pureed or grated
  • 1 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, mix all marinade ingredients until glossy: honey, light soy sauce, oyster sauce, dark soy/Kecap Manis, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and five spice.
  • Toss chicken thighs into the bowl and coat them well. Chill in fridge for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
  • Pour 1 cup of water or chicken stock into the pressure cooker. Place trivet/rack and arrange marinated chicken on top, away from liquid.
  • Seal lid, set to sealing, and pressure cook on high for 18 minutes.
  • Once cooked, do 10-minute natural release then quick release. Optional: broil chicken for 3–4 min for char.

Notes

For best flavor, marinate overnight and finish chicken under broiler for charred edges.