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Five Spice Shoyu Chicken

Five Spice Shoyu Chicken prepared dish

This five spice shoyu chicken features tender chicken thighs marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce and aromatic five spice powder. The dish is then roasted to perfection, resulting in a flavorful and juicy meal that pairs beautifully with steamed rice and vegetables. Enjoy a taste of asian-inspired cuisine with this easy-to-make recipe!

This recipe is dinner, scaled for 4 servings, with 15 min prep and 45 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 45 min · Total: 60 min · Serves: 4

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include chicken thighs, green onions, garlic, ginger.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 800 g chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
  • 2 stalks green onions (sliced)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tbsp ginger (grated)
  • 100 ml soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp sesame oil
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • 2 tbsp five spice powder

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the soy sauce, five spice powder, honey, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sesame oil to create the marinade.
  2. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight in the refrigerator.
  3. Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F).
  4. Place the marinated chicken thighs on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, skin side up.
  5. Roast the chicken in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the skin is crispy and the internal temperature reaches 75°C (165°F).
  6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with sliced green onions and serve with steamed rice and vegetables.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 370
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Carbohydrates: 12 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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