Fabulous Five Spice Chicken

This dish is great on the BBQ or cooked in the broiler at home. The secret is the fresh ginger, star anise, and a touch of sherry.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 546 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 6 cloves garlic
• 2 tablespoons sherry
• 2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
• 1 serrano pepper
• 2 pounds bone-in chicken parts
• 2 shallots
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger
• ½ teaspoon ground anise seed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat grill for high heat.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, blend the soy sauce, oil, sherry, shallots, garlic, ginger, Chinese five-spice powder, serrano pepper, brown sugar, anise, and salt until smooth. Place the chicken in a large bowl. Pour the blended mixture over the chicken, cover, and marinate at least 1 hour in the refrigerator.

Step 3

Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.