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Baked Five Spice Chicken

Baked Five Spice Chicken for a Flavor-Packed Weeknight Dinner

Enjoy the flavorful Baked Five Spice Chicken, a must-try dish perfect for breaking free from fast food routines.
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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: Dinner
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs You can swap for chicken breasts but adjust the cooking time.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Reduce if using soy sauce with high sodium content.
For the Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons Five Spice Powder
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce Substitute with soy sauce for a vegetarian-friendly option.
  • 2 tablespoons Rice Wine Vinegar Apple cider vinegar works well as a substitute.
  • 2 tablespoons Soy Sauce Use gluten-free soy sauce if needed.
  • 1 tablespoon Coconut Sugar Can be replaced with any sugar but may alter flavor slightly.
  • 1 tablespoon Brandy Optional, leave out if desired.
  • 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is preferred, but garlic powder can suffice.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • large Ziploc bag
  • medium bowl
  • large oven-safe pan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine salt, five spice powder, fish sauce, rice wine vinegar, soy sauce, coconut sugar, optional brandy, and minced garlic. Whisk these ingredients together until fully incorporated.
  3. Take your chicken thighs and place them in a large Ziploc bag. Pour the marinade over the chicken, seal the bag tightly, and shake to coat. Marinate for at least 15 minutes.
  4. Heat a large, oven-safe pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, place the marinated chicken thighs skin-side down into the pan. Sear for about 5 minutes until golden brown.
  5. Transfer the pan to your preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes. Ensure the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
  6. Once baked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes before serving it over rice, garnished with cucumber slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes; overnight is better for maximum flavor and tenderness.

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