Cherry char siu chicken

Chicken second courses

I love char siu in Chinese takeout food, but I don't like the red food coloring used in the sauce. I thought cherries might work instead, so I replaced the food coloring and much of the sugar with fresh cherries. <br />Char siu can be made with pork or chicken. This char siu sauce is not as red as some bottled sauces, and it tastes fruity and spicy. <br />Make sure to baste the chicken as it cooks, this gives you a glossy and delicious chicken! Prep time includes marinating. <br />