This Asian Inspired Char Siu Chicken is a simple recipe that provides amazing flavor. This Chinese BBQ chicken is baked, eliminating the need to fuss with the grill-and bonus; easy cleanup!
In a separate bowl, combine the minced/mashed garlic, Chinese five spice powder, honey, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, ketchup and sesame oil.
Marinate the chicken using the remaining half of the marinade in either a large bowl or a glass dish (pyrex) - make sure all the chicken is coated well.
Place the chicken that is marinating in the refrigerator until about an hour before cooking (return the chicken to room temperature before cooking). Marinate for at least 30 minutes at room temperature or up to 24 hours in a refrigerator.
When you first place the chicken into the oven to cook, reduce the half of the marinade that will be used for glazing in order to thicken it. Use a low heat on the stovetop and let it cook down until it gets a nice thickness to it (should take about 15-20 minutes).
Remove the chicken from the oven after the 25 minutes and test for doneness by piercing the flesh with a tip of a knife. The chicken is cooked when the juices run clear.