Five-spice chicken- Chinese style (easy oven recipe) 五香烤鸡

five-spice powder

🥗Healthier: Chinese five-spice blend

💰Cheaper: homemade five-spice blend

Homemade blend can use common spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves.

honey

🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: brown sugar

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener, while brown sugar is more cost-effective.

soy sauce

🥗Healthier: tamari

💰Cheaper: liquid aminos

Tamari is gluten-free, and liquid aminos are often less expensive.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while canola oil is a budget-friendly alternative.

Combine light soy sauce, oyster sauce, sesame oil, honey, ground pepper, five spice powder, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl to create a marinade.

Pat dry the chicken thighs to remove excess moisture.

Rub the marinade onto the chicken thighs, ensuring even distribution.

Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Remove the chicken from the fridge and let it rest at room temperature for more than 20 minutes.

Preheat the oven to 190°C (375°F).

Transfer the chicken thighs to a baking tray lined with baking paper, skin side up, and brush some oil on the skin.

Roast the chicken until it reaches an internal temperature of 74°C (165°F).

Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

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