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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!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 People
Calories: 305 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Once cooked, uncover and simmer until the sauce is thick, about 3-5 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.