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.
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- Serves: 4 persons
Ingredients
- 3tablespoons soy sauce
- 3tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2tablespoons sherry
- 2shallots
- 6cloves garlic
- 2tablespoons fresh ginger
- 2tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
- 1serrano pepper
- 2tablespoons brown sugar
- ½teaspoon ground anise seed
- ½teaspoon salt
- 2pounds bone-in chicken parts
Instructions
Step 1
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 2
Preheat grill for high heat.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.