FABULOUS FIVE SPICE CHICKEN

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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.

Provided by MACEO1

Time 1h35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons sherry
2 shallots
6 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons fresh ginger
2 tablespoons Chinese five-spice powder
1 serrano pepper
2 tablespoons brown sugar
½ teaspoon ground anise seed
½ teaspoon salt
2 pounds bone-in chicken parts

Steps:

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.
Preheat grill for high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Discard marinade. Place chicken on the grill, and cook 10 minutes on each side, or until juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.2 g, Cholesterol 141.4 mg, Fat 34.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 40.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 1146 mg, Sugar 7.8 g