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Baked Five Spice Chicken

Baked Five Spice Chicken: A Flavorful Twist for Dinner

This Easy Baked Five Spice Chicken transforms tender chicken thighs with flavorful five spice powder for a quick dinner.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs juicy and flavorful
  • 1 teaspoon Salt kosher salt recommended
  • 2 tablespoons Five Spice Powder generous amount for flavor
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce or soy sauce for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar or substitutes
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce low-sodium preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar or brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Brandy optional, use chicken broth as substitute
  • 3 cloves Garlic fresh minced recommended
For Serving
  • 2 cups Jasmine Rice fluffy base
  • 1 cup Sliced Cucumbers refreshing side

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Medium bowl
  • Large Ziploc Bag
  • Oven-Safe Pan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Baked Five Spice Chicken
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the salt, five spice powder, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, coconut sugar, optional brandy, and minced garlic until combined.
  3. Place the chicken thighs into a large Ziploc bag, then pour the marinade over them. Seal the bag tightly and shake gently to ensure that every piece is coated in the mixture. Allow to marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a large, oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Add the marinated chicken thighs to the pan, searing them for about 5 minutes on each side until golden-brown.
  5. Transfer the pan directly to the preheated oven. Bake the chicken thighs for 30-35 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Once cooked, carefully remove the pan from the oven and plate the chicken over a bed of jasmine rice. Top with sliced cucumbers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 750mgPotassium: 450mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate overnight for the best flavor. Use a meat thermometer to ensure it reaches 165°F for safe consumption.

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