Char Siu Pork
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Char Siu Pork

By November 24, 2025 November 26th, 2025 No Comments

 

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Char Siu Pork & Chicken Fajita

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Servings: 6

Ingredients

Char Siu Pork

  • 2.5 lbs pork shoulder
  • 2 tbsp hoisin sauce
  • 3 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp dark soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp oyster sauce
  • 2 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine or dry sherry
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 cloves garlic grated
  • 1 tsp Chinese five spice powder
  • Red food colouring optional, for authentic colour

Chicken Fajita

  • 1 pack of CB Chicken Boneless Thighs
  • 2 red bell peppers sliced
  • 2 yellow bell peppers sliced
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp. lime Juice
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 large onion sliced
  • 1 tbsp. chilli powder
  • 3/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. cumin powder
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • Lime wedges

For the Quinoa

  • 1 cup Quinoa
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro
  • 2 teaspoons Lime Juice

Instructions

Char Siu Pork

  • Combine all marinade ingredients in a bowl. Cut pork shoulder into large strips or leave whole. Pour marinade over pork, cover, and refrigerate overnight (minimum 6 hours).
  • Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Place pork on a wire rack over a lined baking tray. Roast for 1.5–2 hours, basting every 30 minutes with reserved marinade.
  • Increase oven to 425°F (220°C) for final 10 minutes, or broil until edges get sticky and caramelized. Let rest before slicing thinly.
  • Serve with white rice and Cucumber Salad.
  • Enjoy!

Chicken Fajita

  • Make fajita seasoning by mixing chilli powder, cayenne, cumin, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  • Toss chicken with half the seasoning, garlic, lime juice, and salt. Let sit 10 mins.
  • Sauté in hot oil for 10–12 mins until cooked and crispy. Remove and set aside.
  • In the same pan, add onions and sliced bell peppers. Sprinkle with remaining seasoning and stir-fry for 3–4 mins on high heat.
  • Rinse quinoa. Boil with 2 cups water and salt for 15–20 mins until fluffy. Stir in lime juice and chopped cilantro.
  • Assemble you bowl! Divide quinoa, chicken, and veggies into containers.
  • Cool before sealing and reheat before serving.
  • Enjoy!