Char Siu Chicken

Grandmom who likes to get creative with recipes Lucky for me that no one (so far) has said, “Isn’t she creative!” or that my food is “differently different.”

2 pounds bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

2 tablespoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon five spice powder

¼ teaspoon white pepper

1 ½ tablespoons hoisin sauce

1 tablespoon Shaoxing wine (can substitute clear rice wine, dry sherry, or beer)

2 teaspoons light soy sauce

½ teaspoon sesame oil

2 cloves garlic (minced)

5 drops red food coloring (optional)

2 tablespoons water

1 tablespoon maltose (can substitute honey or brown rice syrup)

Directions at thewoksoflife.com

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