Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Thighs

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    25 mins

  • Servings

    4 People

  • Calories

    305 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Asian

Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Thighs

Looking to jazz up dinner? These Chinese Five-Spice Chicken Thighs are a spicy and sweet hit at any table!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice
  • sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth (not reduced-sodium)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons fresh ginger minced
  • cilantro for garnish
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Instructions

  1. Remove any large chunks of fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle half of the Chinese five-spice over the top of the thighs, rubbing in as you go. Sprinkle with salt. Flip the thighs, rub in the rest of the Chinese five-spice, and sprinkle with salt.
  2. Heat the oil in large nonstick frying pan (not a cast-iron skillet, that's just for pictures!) on medium-high heat. Place the chicken thighs into the hot oil and sear until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. While the thighs sear, combine the rest of the ingredients (except for the cilantro) in a small microwave-safe bowl and whisk together. Microwave for 30 seconds and whisk again.
  4. Flip the chicken, reduce the heat to low, and pour in the honey mixture. Cover the pan and cook until an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part of the chicken reads 165°F; about 5-15 minutes, depending on how thick your chicken is.
  5. Once cooked, uncover and simmer until the sauce is thick, about 3-5 minutes.
  6. Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 305kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 17.4g (6%) Protein 40g (80%) Fat 10.3g (16%) Saturated Fat 2.4g (12%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g Cholesterol 170mg (57%) Sodium 659mg (27%) Potassium 64mg (2%) Sugar 17g (34%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 0.3mg (0%) Iron 5.3mg (29%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4People

Amount Per Serving

Calories 305 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 305kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 17.4g 6%
Protein 40g 80%
Fat 10.3g 16%
Saturated Fat 2.4g 12%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.3g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.8g 9%
Cholesterol 170mg 57%
Sodium 659mg 27%
Potassium 64mg 1%
Sugar 17g 34%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 0.3mg 0%
Iron 5.3mg 29%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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