Asian Barbecued Chicken Recipe

Name: Asian Barbecued Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing; 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder; Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 chicken halves (3 1/2 to 4 pounds total); 3 1/4 teaspoons grated ginger; 1 teaspoon grated garlic; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned); 3 1/2 teaspoons honey; 1 1/4 teaspoons sesame oil; 6 small cucumbers, cut into 2-inch spears

Servings: persons

4 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
2 chicken halves (3 1/2 to 4 pounds total)
3 1/4 teaspoons grated ginger
1 teaspoon grated garlic
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar (not seasoned)
3 1/2 teaspoons honey
1 1/4 teaspoons sesame oil
6 small cucumbers, cut into 2-inch spears

1
Prepare a grill for indirect heat: For gas, preheat to medium high, then turn off the burners on one side and turn the other burners to medium low.
2
For charcoal, once the coals ash over, push them to one side.
3
Mix 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, the brown sugar, 1 teaspoon five-spice powder, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a bowl.
4
Rub on the chicken.
5
Grill skin-side down over direct heat until marked, about 5 minutes.
6
Flip and move to the cooler side of the grill; cover and cook until a thermometer registers 165 degrees F in the thigh, 30 to 40 minutes.
7
Meanwhile, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
8
Add 3 teaspoons ginger, the garlic and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon five-spice powder and cook 2 minutes.
9
Add the hoisin sauce, 1 tablespoon vinegar and 3 teaspoons honey; cook 1 minute.
10
Remove from the heat and add 1 teaspoon sesame oil.
11
Toss the cucumbers with the remaining 1 tablespoon vinegar, 1/2 teaspoon honey, 1/4 teaspoon each sesame oil and ginger, and salt to taste.
12
Top the chicken with the sauce.
13
Serve with the cucumbers.
14
Per serving: Calories 531; Fat 29 g (Saturated 7 g); Cholesterol 142 mg; Sodium 1,159 mg; Carbohydrate 23 g; Fiber 2 g; Protein 46 g
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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for brushing, 2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons five-spice powder, Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Asian Barbecued Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Barbecued Chicken

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