Grilled Five-Spice Chicken
35
- Prep Time5 min
- Total Time15 min
- Makes4 Servings
Grilled five-spice chicken recipe Photo by Roberto Caruso
Five-spice powder, lime juice and brown sugar add sweet and spicy kick to grilled chicken breasts.
Ingredients
4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2 tsp five-spice powder
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbsp lime juice
4 tsp brown sugar
Instructions
PREHEAT barbecue to medium.
SPRINKLE chicken with five-spice powder and salt. Stir lime juice with brown sugar in a small bowl.
OIL grill. Barbecue chicken, with lid closed, until chicken is springy when pressed, 6 to 8 min per side. Brush chicken with lime mixture about 2 min before it is cooked through.
Nutrition (per serving)
Calories 175, Protein 32g, Carbohydrates 6g, Fat 2g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 361mg.
Wine Pairings
Pair it with: A fruity Italian red A punchy and juicy example of pinot noir, it's heady with notes of berries and vanilla, and works well alongside Asian-flavoured chicken and spicy green beans. Our Pick: Concilio Pinot Noir Vigneti delle Dolomiti IGT, ITaly, $12.
Serve alongside our Hot And Sour Green Beans, which are also prepared on the grill.
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