Sometimes, you just crave a dinner that leaves your fingers sticky, in the best ways possible! This 5 spice chicken recipe creates the most tender, juicy chicken in an irresistible, tacky glaze. The best part? This full-of-flavor dish takes just 30 minutes to make.
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions or chives, to serve
The Glaze
2tablespoonshoney
1tablespoondark soy sauce, see notes
1tablespoonrice vinegar
Instructions
Mix the soy sauce, sesame oil, 5 spice, and garlic in a medium-sized baking dish. Add the chicken thighs and mix well so that they're all lightly coated in the marinade. Cover the bowl and let it marinate in your fridge for at least 30 minutes - or up to 24 hours.
1 tablespoon Chinese 5-spice, 2 tablespoons dark soy sauce, 1 clove garlic, 8 boneless chicken thighs, 1 tablespoon sesame oil
While the chicken is marinating, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar.
Heat the oil in a large, non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs skin side down and cook until the skin is crispy and the thighs are mostly cooked through.
1 tablespoon cooking oil
Drain the fat from the pan. (If there is a lot, you might find it easier to remove the chicken and drain the fat into a bowl.) Flip the chicken thighs over and baste the tops with the glaze. Continue to cook the chicken, basting it a few more times, for 5 minutes, or until it is fully cooked. If there is any glaze left, pour it over top of the chicken.
Serve the 5 spice chicken with some sesame seeds and sliced green onions over top.
Sesame seeds and sliced green onions or chives
Notes
Dark soy sauce has a darker color and is thicker and slightly sweeter than regular soy sauce. If you only have regular soy sauce in your fridge, go ahead and use that. Just know that your chicken may turn out a little lighter in color.