spicy ginger chicken

Name: Spicy Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 7 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon(s) fresh or candied ginger, finely cut; 1/2 teaspoon(s) Chinese five spice powder; dash(es) ground anise; 2 teaspoon(s) low sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon(s) toasted sesame oil; salt and pepper, to taste; 2 chicken quarters

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Lori Hamblin/Longoria

Anchorage, AK

Updated on May 7, 2024

This is a simple ginger marinade with a couple of spices. The chicken is tasty but does not emit a sharp flavor. It’s good with or without barbecue sauce.

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Barbecued chicken with spicy ginger marinade.

prep time 7 Hr

cook time 15 Min

method Grill

yield 2 serving(s)

Ingredients

1/2 teaspoon fresh or candied ginger, finely cut
1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice powder
dash ground anise
2 teaspoons low sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
salt and pepper, to taste
2 chicken quarters

How To Make spicy ginger chicken

Step 1

Place all ingredients in a container and mix well.

Step 2

Place chicken in a container, pour the mixture over top, and toss.
Step 3

Refrigerate for six hours to overnight. Turn chicken every two to four hours.
Step 4

Prior to grilling, let sit at room temperature no more than 20 minutes for even grilling. Discard any remaining marinade.
Step 5

Grill over medium coals or gas flame. Turn chicken every five minutes until center thigh reaches the temperature of 170.
Step 6

Let meat rest for five to ten minutes, then serve.
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