Char Siu Chicken Drumsticks

65 mins
Serves 4
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Directions

  1. 1Prepare the marinade by combining ground bean sauce, hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, red fermented bean curd, black pepper, five spice powder, garlic salt, sugar, and cooking wine in a bowl. Mix well.
  2. 2Prepare the marinade by combining ground bean sauce, hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, red fermented bean curd, black pepper, five spice powder, garlic salt, sugar, and cooking wine in a bowl. Mix well.
  3. 3Prepare the marinade by combining ground bean sauce, hoisin sauce, tomato sauce, red fermented bean curd, black pepper, five spice powder, garlic salt, sugar, and cooking wine in a bowl. Mix well.
  4. 4Mince shallots and ginger, then add them to the marinade and mix.
  5. 5Mince shallots and ginger, then add them to the marinade and mix.
  6. 6Mince shallots and ginger, then add them to the marinade and mix.
  7. 7Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  8. 8Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  9. 9Pat the chicken drumsticks dry with paper towels.
  10. 10Pierce the chicken drumsticks with a knife several times to help the marinade penetrate and cook faster.
  11. 11Pierce the chicken drumsticks with a knife several times to help the marinade penetrate and cook faster.
  12. 12Pierce the chicken drumsticks with a knife several times to help the marinade penetrate and cook faster.
  13. 13Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl and pour half of the marinade over them; mix well.
  14. 14Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl and pour half of the marinade over them; mix well.
  15. 15Place the chicken drumsticks in a bowl and pour half of the marinade over them; mix well.
  16. 16Add the remaining marinade, ensuring that all drumsticks are fully coated.
  17. 17Add the remaining marinade, ensuring that all drumsticks are fully coated.
  18. 18Add the remaining marinade, ensuring that all drumsticks are fully coated.
  19. 19Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 1-2 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator).
  20. 20Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 1-2 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator).
  21. 21Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate for 1-2 hours (or overnight in the refrigerator).
  22. 22Prepare the baking tray by lining it with aluminum foil and placing a baking rack on top.
  23. 23Prepare the baking tray by lining it with aluminum foil and placing a baking rack on top.
  24. 24Prepare the baking tray by lining it with aluminum foil and placing a baking rack on top.
  25. 25Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the baking rack, ensuring even spacing. Insert the meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of one drumstick.
  26. 26Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the baking rack, ensuring even spacing. Insert the meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of one drumstick.
  27. 27Place the marinated chicken drumsticks on the baking rack, ensuring even spacing. Insert the meat thermometer probe into the thickest part of one drumstick.
  28. 28Bake at 385°F for 30 minutes, then flip the drumsticks and brush the tops with oil for a glossy look. Increase the oven temperature to 390°F.
  29. 29Bake at 385°F for 30 minutes, then flip the drumsticks and brush the tops with oil for a glossy look. Increase the oven temperature to 390°F.
  30. 30Bake at 385°F for 30 minutes, then flip the drumsticks and brush the tops with oil for a glossy look. Increase the oven temperature to 390°F.
  31. 31Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 180°F. Remove the probes.
  32. 32Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 180°F. Remove the probes.
  33. 33Bake for another 15 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the drumsticks reaches 180°F. Remove the probes.
  34. 34Baste the drumsticks with honey (or a glaze made of sugar and water).
  35. 35Baste the drumsticks with honey (or a glaze made of sugar and water).
  36. 36Baste the drumsticks with honey (or a glaze made of sugar and water).
  37. 37Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Once done, plate and serve.
  38. 38Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Once done, plate and serve.
  39. 39Return to the oven for 3-5 minutes to caramelize the sugar. Once done, plate and serve.

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 2 lbs chicken drumsticks
  • 3 tbsp ground bean sauce
  • 3 tbsp ground bean sauce
  • 3 tbsp ground bean sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 2 tbsp tomato sauce
  • 1 piece red fermented bean curd
  • 1 piece red fermented bean curd
  • 1 piece red fermented bean curd
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp five spice powder
  • 0.5 tsp five spice powder
  • 0.5 tsp five spice powder
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 1 tsp garlic salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 1 tbsp cooking wine
  • 2 oz shallots
  • 2 oz shallots
  • 2 oz shallots
  • 0.5 oz ginger
  • 0.5 oz ginger
  • 0.5 oz ginger
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp oil

Equipment

ovenbaking trayaluminum foilbaking rackmeat thermometerbowlspoonknifetongspaper towelspastry brush