Chinese Five Spice Chicken Recipe

Name: Chinese Five Spice Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 hot Italian sausage, casing removed (about 4 ounces); 1 red bell pepper, chopped; 2 tablespoons chopped gingerroot; 2 cups leftover vegetable fried rice; salt and pepper; 4 12 lbs chicken; 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce; ½ tablespoon Chinese five spice powder; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 hot Italian sausage, casing removed (about 4 ounces)
1 red bell pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped gingerroot
2 cups leftover vegetable fried rice
salt and pepper
4 12 lbs chicken
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
½ tablespoon Chinese five spice powder
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 350.
2
In a wok or heavy skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat.
3
Add the sausage and cook, breaking up the meat, until no longer pink, 2 to 3 minutes.
4
Add the bell pepper and ginger and cook, stirring, until the bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes.
5
Add the rice, season with salt and pepper and toss to combine.
6
Let cool to room temperature.
7
Season the chicken with salt and pepper, place in a 9-by-13-inch roasting pan and stuff with the rice.
8
Brush the chicken with 1 tablespoon oil and roast for 1 hour.
9
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the hoisin sauce, fivespice powder and the remaining 1 tablespoon oil.
10
Brush the sauce all over the chicken and roast until an instant-read thermometer inserted deep in the stuffing and the thigh registers 155, about 30 minutes.
11
Let rest for 10 minutes.
12
Scoop out the stuffing and slice the chicken; divide among 4 plates and top with the cilantro, if using.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 hot Italian sausage, casing removed (about 4 ounces), 1 red bell pepper, chopped, 2 tablespoons chopped gingerroot, and more.

Yes, Chinese Five Spice 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.

Chinese Five Spice Chicken

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