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Char Siu Chicken Pressure Cooker Recipe

This easy Char Siu Chicken recipe made in a pressure cooker delivers tender, juicy chicken with bold BBQ flavors, all in a fraction of the time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 people
Calories 564 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing bowl Large
  • 1 Pressure cooker

Ingredients
  

Marinade Ingredients

  • 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 or 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 or honey or brown rice syrup

Instructions
 

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine all marinade ingredients and stir until sugar dissolves.
  • Add chicken thighs to bowl and coat thoroughly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  • Place sealing ring in pressure cooker. Add marinated chicken and a splash of water.
  • Lock lid and set valve to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 10 minutes.
  • Allow natural release for 10 minutes, then use quick release for remaining pressure.
  • Optional: Broil chicken in oven for 2-3 minutes to crisp skin. Let rest before serving.

Notes

This char siu chicken stores well and reheats easily. Marinate the night before to save time.