How to Make Chicken Spice Mix

Grilled Five Spice Chicken

Cook chicken either on a grill.

Recipe Summary Grilled Five Spice Chicken

Chinese 5-spice powder has a proven track record of awesomeness when combined with smoky, caramelized meats. This grilled five spice chicken recipe is a great example.

Ingredients | Chicken Spice Mix

1 (5 pound) whole chicken, cut in half

½ lime, juiced

1 tablespoon fish sauce

3 cloves garlic, crushed

1 tablespoon seasoned rice vinegar

1 tablespoon Chinese five-spice powder

2 teaspoons hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)

2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon soy sauce

⅓ cup seasoned rice vinegar

½ lime, juiced

1 teaspoon fish sauce

1 teaspoon hot chile paste (such as sambal oelek)

Directions

Score the skin side of each piece of chicken 2 to 3 times, about 1/8 inch deep.

Whisk together the the juice of 1/2 lime, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, garlic, 1 tablespoon rice vinegar, Chinese five-spice powder, 2 teaspoons hot chile paste, ginger, and soy sauce in a bowl. Pour into a resealable plastic bag. Add chicken, coat evenly with the marinade, squeeze out excess air, and seal the bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 6 hours.

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil the grate.

Remove chicken halves from the bag and transfer to a plate or baking sheet lined with paper towels. Pat chicken pieces dry with more paper towels. Reserve marinade mixture in a small bowl.

Whisk together the 1/3 cup rice vinegar, juice of 1/2 lime, 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and 1 teaspoon hot chile paste in a small bowl. Set aside.

Grill chicken, skin-side down, on the preheated grill for 2 minutes. Turn each piece, brush with reserved marinade mixture, and move to indirect heat.

Grill, brushing with glaze and turning ever 10-15 minutes, until well-browned and meat is no longer pink in the center, about 45 minutes total. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone, should read 180 degrees F (82 degrees C).

Drizzle vinegar lime juice mixture over the chicken and serve.

Info | Chicken Spice Mix

prep: 15 mins cook: 47 mins additional: 6 hrs total: 7 hrs 2 mins Servings: 6 Yield: 6 servings

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