Crispy Five Spice Chicken Recipes

SPICY CHINESE FIVE-SPICE RUBBED CHICKEN WINGS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat your oven to 500 degrees F.
• If you have whole chicken wings, cut off wingtips and cut the wings in half at the joint. Discard wingtips or freeze to make stock at a later time.
• Place the wings in a large bowl. Sprinkle five-spice powder and cayenne on the wings, add a few pinches of salt and about 15 grinds of black pepper. Rub the mixture into all the wings until no more loose rub remains. Wash your hands.
• Line the wing pieces up on a baking sheet so the side of the wing that has the most skin is facing up. Roast until cooked through, browned and crispy, about 25 minutes. Serve hot with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce.
• Combine ingredients in mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients to incorporate them fully and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

CRISPY FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Cut chicken breasts in half lengthways.
• Dust lightly with cornflour and set aside.
• Combine all coating ingredients in a shallow bowl or plate.
• Dip chicken into beaten egg and then press firmly into the coating mixture.
• (You can double coat as well, to ensure a good coating. Just dip again in egg, then the coating mixture.) Heat 1 cm of oil in frying pan over med-high heat.
• Fry the chicken 2-3 minutes each side, until golden and crisp.
• Do not crowd the pan.
• Fry in batches if necessary.
• Drain on absorbent paper.

STICKY CHINESE FIVE SPICE CHICKEN | MARION'S KITCHEN

Steps:

• Step 1.In a large bowl, combine the hoisin, honey, oyster sauce, dark soy sauce, garlic and Chinese five spice. Add the chicken pieces and mix until well coated. Marinate for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.
• Step 2.Preheat oven to 180°C/356°F (fan-forced).
• Step 3.Line a large baking tray or roasting dish with foil. Top with a baking rack. Place the chicken pieces onto the baking rack. Cook in the oven for 10 minutes.
• Step 4.While the chicken is cooking, steam the Chinese broccoli in a bamboo steamer. Or alternatively, place the broccoli in a microwave safe bowl, add a ¼ cup water. Then cover with cling film and microwave on high for 2 minutes. Leave covered until ready to serve.
• Step 5.Mix the basting sauce ingredients together in a small bowl.
• Step 6.Remove the chicken from the oven and brush the top of the pieces with the basting sauce. Place back into the oven to cook for a further 5 minutes or until cooked through.
• Step 7.Serve with steamed Chinese broccoli and rice.

FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN WINGS

Steps:

• Whisk together the garlic, green onion, sugar, five-spice powder, fish sauce, soy sauce, chili sauce, and salt in a bowl. Arrange the chicken pieces in a shallow, non-metallic dish. Spoon the sauce mixture over the chicken to evenly coat. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight.
• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
• Arrange the marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven until crispy, about 45 minutes. Serve with lime wedges on the side.

FESTIVE GOLDEN FIVE-SPICE CHICKEN

Steps:

• Whisk together the marinade ingredients, put the chicken into a dish, then pour over the marinade, mixing to coat. Cover, then chill for at least 20 mins, or up to a day if you have time.
• Heat oven to 180C/fan 160C/gas 4, and lift the chicken out of the marinade into a roasting tin. Roast for 40 mins, pour over the remaining marinade, then cook for a further 30 mins until golden and sticky. Sprinkle with the spring onion, then serve.