GRILLED FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN
The best five-spice chicken I have had in Vietnam was made by a street food vendor in the port town of Hoi An in the central region. The vendor used a spice mix of freshly toasted star anise and turmeric. When she grilled the chicken, the whole neighborhood was perfumed with the most enticing fragrance. This is my version of that dish.
Provided by Mai Pham
Categories Chicken Spice Summer Grill/Barbecue Anise
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- 1. Cut the chicken into 6 pieces and make 1 or 2 slashes in each piece for faster cooking. Trim and discard any excess fat. Pat the chicken dry.
- 2. In a bowl, combine the oil, soy sauce, ginger, garlic, sugar, turmeric, five-spice powder and salt. Stir well to blend. Add the chicken pieces and turn several times to coat them evenly. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- 3. Start a charcoal grill or preheat a gas grill to moderate heat. (You can also use a broiler.) Thirty minutes before cooking, add the freshly toasted star anise powder to the marinated chicken, turning so the meat is coated evenly.
- 4. Place the chicken, skin side up, on the grill. Cook 10 minutes, then turn over and grill until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear, another 10 minutes, depending on the thickness. While grilling, move the chicken pieces around so that they cook evenly. Transfer the chicken to a serving platter and serve with the dipping sauce.
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Pranto Acharjee
[email protected]This recipe is a lifesaver! I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken, and this one is a winner. It's easy to make and the chicken is always juicy and flavorful.
BriElle Penn
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I often make a double batch of the marinade and use it to marinate chicken breasts or thighs. Then I grill them and use them in salads, sandwiches, and wraps.
Maphuty Bridget
[email protected]I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've used it to make chicken breasts, thighs, and even wings. It always turns out great.
Cebrayil Mahmudov
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and the chicken is always delicious.
KING PHON
[email protected]I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit. The chicken is always moist and flavorful. I love that I can make it ahead of time and just grill it when I'm ready to eat.
JESSE RAINEY
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to add some flavor to your chicken. The marinade is flavorful and the chicken cooks up juicy and tender.
Mouse Bot
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. The marinade is easy to make and the chicken cooks up quickly. The result is a delicious and healthy meal.
Hader Ali
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The chicken was cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Hamza Nawaz
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The marinade made the chicken so flavorful and juicy. I'll definitely be making this again.
Felo Matter
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! The chicken was so easy to make and it turned out so delicious. My family loved it.
Akorede Adedeji
[email protected]I love the combination of spices in this recipe. The chicken was so flavorful and moist. I served it with a side of rice and vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.
Joseph Sarpong
[email protected]This grilled five-spice chicken was a hit at my last BBQ! The marinade was flavorful and easy to make, and the chicken cooked up juicy and tender. I'll definitely be making this again.