Five-Spice Glazed Chicken Breast

Prep Time: 10 Mins

Cook Time: 20 Mins

Total Time: 30 Mins

Marinade Time: 3-24 hours

Serves: 4-6

Tender, juicy chicken breasts are infused with a bold, aromatic glaze that blends the umami richness of soy sauce, the subtle sweetness of mirin, and the warmth of Chinese five-spice powder. A touch of toasted sesame oil and fresh aromatics—minced ginger and garlic—create a flavour-packed marinade that caramelizes beautifully when cooked.

Ingredients

1kg boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6-8 breasts)

4 tablespoons soy sauce

2 tablespoons mirin

1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)

1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil

1 tablespoon ginger, minced

3 garlic cloves, minced

½ teaspoon Chinese five-spice powder

1 scallion, thinly sliced.

Directions

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1. If your chicken breasts are very large pound them to even out the thickness. Then mix with soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar (optional), sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and Chinese five spice powder. Let marinate in the fridge for 3-24 hours.

2. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Place the chicken in a pan with high enough sides so you can pour in the marinade and it covers the bottom of the pan. Add 1-2 tablespoons of water if it doesn’t. Cook for 10 minutes. Crank the heat to 425°F (220°C) and cook for another 10-15 minutes until the chicken is cooked. Every 3-4 minutes remove the pan and spoon or brush the marinade over the breasts. Repeat until the chicken is cooked to 165F.

3. Serve with a sprinkle of scallions, rice, and vegetables of choice.

• Storing Tips

  Leftovers keep for 3-4 days in the refrigerator.

• Nutrition

  Per 1 serving (6 total):

  Calories: 307

  Carbohydrates: 7g

  Protein: 51g

  Fat: 7g

  Saturated Fat: 1g

  Fiber: 0g

  Sugar: 4g