GRILLED FIVE SPICE CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SOY VINEGAR SAUCE & CILANTRO

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GRILLED FIVE SPICE CHICKEN THIGHS WITH SOY VINEGAR SAUCE & CILANTRO image

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tbsp Chinese five-spice powder
1 tbsp plus 1 tsp dark brown sugar
1 tsp garlic powder
3/4 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp rice vinegar
1 tsp Asian sesame oil
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2-1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs (about 8 large, 10 med, or 12 small)
2 tbsp vegetable oil; more for the grill
3 tbsp chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Mix the five-spice powder,1 tbsp sugar, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. In another bowl, mix the soy sauce, vinegar, sesame oil, red pepper flakes and remaining 1 tsp sugar. Put the chicken in shallow pan and drizzle with veg oil and toss to coat evenly. Sprinkle the spice mixture over the chicken, toss and rub to coat thoroughly Prepare a hot grill for 10 mins on medium high. clean the grill grate and lubricate with an oil soaked paper towel. Put the chicken on the grate and grill covered until one side has dark grill marks (5-6 mins) turn and repeat. move theighs to dish when cooked and drizzle about half soy mixture, sprinkle with cilantro and toss to coat. Let rest 4-5 mins, tossing once or twice. Serve hot with remaining soy mixture.

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