Description
This Chinese Five Spice Chicken recipe is a flavorful and aromatic dish that combines the warm spices of Chinese five spice powder with savory soy sauce and sweet honey. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or for meal prepping ahead of time.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons Chinese five spice powder
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Garnish:
- 1 green onion (sliced for garnish)
- sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, Chinese five spice powder, garlic, ginger, and black pepper. Add the chicken and toss to coat evenly. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
- Cook the Chicken: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) or heat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from the marinade and cook for 5–7 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds if desired.
Notes
- Serve with steamed rice, stir-fried vegetables, or noodles.
- This dish can also be meal-prepped and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling, Baking, or Stovetop
- Cuisine: Chinese-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken portion
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg
