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Baked Five Spice Chicken

Baked Five Spice Chicken for Quick and Flavorful Dinners

This Easy Baked Five Spice Chicken is a quick and flavorful dish perfect for weeknight meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs dark meat for juiciness
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Five Spice Powder
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce can substitute with soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp Rice Wine Vinegar can replace with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Soy Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Sugar regular sugar can be used
  • 1 tbsp Brandy optional
  • 3 cloves Garlic (minced)

Equipment

  • oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Ziploc bag
  • oven-safe pan
  • Meat Thermometer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Five Spice Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and place your oven rack in the middle position.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together salt, five spice powder, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, coconut sugar, brandy, and minced garlic until combined.
  3. Place the chicken thighs in a Ziploc bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal and shake gently to coat.
  4. Heat an oven-safe pan over medium-high heat, add oil, and sear the chicken thighs skin-side down for about 5 minutes.
  5. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake the chicken for 30-35 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven, let it rest for a few minutes, and serve hot over rice or with sides.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 24gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This dish is both gluten and dairy-free, making it great for dietary restrictions.

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